Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vacillans
ID:
615584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 24(3): 10 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614916



Common Names

  • Xyris vacillans
  • Vacillans Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Vacillans Xyris


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Description

Xyris vacillans (also called Wavering Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris vacillans is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris vacillans is a small, white or pinkish-white, two-lipped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris vacillans 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 vacillans

Xyris vacillans can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Xyris vacillans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris vacillans?

Xyris vacillans

What is the common name of Xyris vacillans?

Wavering Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the habitat of Xyris vacillans?

Dry, sandy or rocky soils in open woods, meadows, and prairies

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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