Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
615118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 9 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614450



Common Names

  • Xyris tenella
  • Small Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Small Xyris


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xyris tenella var. tenella
Xyris tenella var. leprieurii Malme

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris tenella is a yellow, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris tenella 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 tenella

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

Xyris tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris tenella?

Xyris tenella

What is the common name of Xyris tenella?

Tenellous Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris tenella?

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,

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