Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
615327

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 73: 257 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614659



Common Names

  • Xyris tomentosa
  • Woolly yelloweyed grass
  • Woolly yellow-eyed grass


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Description

Xyris tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris tomentosa 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 tomentosa can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Xyris tomentosa

Xyris tomentosa is native to the United States and can be found in the southeastern states.

Xyris tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris tomentosa?

Xyris tomentosa

What is the family of Xyris tomentosa?

Xyridaceae

Where is Xyris tomentosa native to?

Brazil

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270210-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.