Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thysanolepis
ID:
615285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 17 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614617



Common Names

  • Xyris thysanolepis
  • Fringed yelloweyed grass
  • Fringed yellow-eyed grass


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Description

Xyris thysanolepis (also called Fringed Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris thysanolepis is 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xyris thysanolepis var. sipapoa (Maguire & L.B.Sm.) Kral & L.B.Sm.
Xyris thysanolepis var. thysanolepis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris thysanolepis is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris thysanolepis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Xyris thysanolepis

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

Xyris thysanolepis FAQ

What are the common names of Xyris thysanolepis?

Slender yellow-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris thysanolepis?

It is found in wet areas in the southeastern United States

What is the size of Xyris thysanolepis?

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

Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' 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:270209-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.