Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.Nilsson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Förh. 48: 153 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614558
Common Names
- Xyris teres
- Slender yelloweyed grass
- Slender yellow-eyed grass
Description
Xyris teres (also called Smooth Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are basal, linear, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are yellow, with three petals, produced in panicles.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris teres is used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Xyris teres are white, and the seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris teres is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.
Where to Find Xyris teres
Xyris teres is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and Virginia.
Xyris teres FAQ
What are the common names of Xyris teres?
Slender yellow-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Xyris teres?
It is found in wet areas in the southeastern United States
What is the size of Xyris teres?
It can grow up to 1 meter in height
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,