Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcatifolia
ID:
807418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Venez. Guayana 9: 556 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806752



Common Names

  • Xyris sulcatifolia
  • Sulcatifolia Yelloweyed Grass
  • Sulcatifolia Xyris


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Description

Xyris sulcatifolia (also called Sulcate Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species found in Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical stem. It is found in moist to wet soils in meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris sulcatifolia is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris sulcatifolia has a yellow flower with a long, narrow petal. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris sulcatifolia is a small, evergreen perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Xyris sulcatifolia

Xyris sulcatifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Xyris sulcatifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris sulcatifolia?

Crested Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the scientific name of Crested Yellow-eyed Grass?

Xyris sulcatifolia

What is the family of Xyris sulcatifolia?

Xyridaceae

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,

References

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60441754-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.