Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
615243

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 257 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614575



Common Names

  • Xyris teretifolia
  • Terete-leaved yelloweyed grass
  • Terete-leaved yellow-eyed grass


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Description

Xyris teretifolia (also called Teretifolia 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 teretifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as a stimulant, diuretic, and antispasmodic. The leaves are used to make a tea for treating digestive problems, and the bark is used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Xyris teretifolia is yellow with three petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris teretifolia 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 teretifolia

Xyris teretifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and Virginia.

Xyris teretifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Xyris teretifolia?

Slender yellow-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris teretifolia?

It is found in wet areas in the southeastern United States

What is the size of Xyris teretifolia?

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,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871726-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.