Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subuniflora
ID:
615034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 9: 129 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614366



Common Names

  • Xyris subuniflora
  • Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Uniflora Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris subuniflora (also called Subuniflora Xyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris subuniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris subuniflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Xyris subuniflora

Xyris subuniflora can be found in the southeastern United States.

Xyris subuniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris subuniflora?

Xyris subuniflora

What is the common name of Xyris subuniflora?

One-flowered Yellow-eyed Grass

What type of habitat does Xyris subuniflora prefer?

Xyris subuniflora prefers moist, sunny areas such as meadows and wetlands

Species in the Xyris genus

Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida, Xyris augusto-coburgii, Xyris aurea, Xyris bahiana, Xyris baldwiniana, Xyris bampsii, Xyris bancana, Xyris barteri, Xyris bialata, Xyris bicarinata, Xyris bicephala, Xyris bicostata, Xyris bissei, Xyris blanchetiana, Xyris blepharophylla, Xyris boliviana, Xyris borneensis, Xyris brachyfolia, Xyris brachysepala, Xyris bracteata, Xyris brevifolia, Xyris byssacea, Xyris cachimbensis, Xyris calcicola, Xyris calderonii, Xyris calostachys, Xyris caparaoensis,

Species in the Xyridaceae family

Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,

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