Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teinosperma
ID:
615107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Idrobo & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 6: 224 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614439



Common Names

  • Xyris teinosperma
  • Large Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Large Xyris


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Description

Xyris teinosperma (also called Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris teinosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris teinosperma is yellow in color with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris teinosperma can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a range of soils from sandy to clay. It is also tolerant of light frosts.

Where to Find Xyris teinosperma

Xyris teinosperma can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Xyris teinosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris teinosperma?

Xyris teinosperma

What is the common name of Xyris teinosperma?

Teinosperma Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris teinosperma?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests

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

Jesús Medardo Idrobo (1917-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Idrobo' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270196-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.