Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
615054

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Tent. Suppl. : 2 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614386



Common Names

  • Xyris surinamensis
  • Surinamese Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Surinamensis Yellow-eyed Grass


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Description

Xyris surinamensis (also called Surinam Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, from Colombia east to French Guiana and south to Bolivia and Brazil. It is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris surinamensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris surinamensis has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris surinamensis 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 surinamensis

Xyris surinamensis can be found in Suriname.

Xyris surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris surinamensis?

Xyris surinamensis

What is the family of Xyris surinamensis?

Xyridaceae

What is the common name of Xyris surinamensis?

Surinamensis

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

Anton Sprengel (1803-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871717-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.