Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valdeapiculata
ID:
615604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 588 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614936



Common Names

  • Valdeapiculata Xyris
  • Valdeapiculata Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Valdeapiculata Yellow-eyed Xyris


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Description

Xyris valdeapiculata (also called Many-spiked 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 valdeapiculata 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

Xyris valdeapiculata has yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris valdeapiculata is a low-growing perennial wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Xyris valdeapiculata

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

Xyris valdeapiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris valdeapiculata?

Xyris valdeapiculata

What is the common name of Xyris valdeapiculata?

Sharp-pointed Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the habitat of Xyris valdeapiculata?

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,

References

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287141-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.