Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vestita
ID:
615663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 24(3): 12 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614995



Common Names

  • Vestita Xyris
  • Vestita Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Vestita Yellow-eyed Xyris


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Description

Xyris vestita (also called Hairy Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, from Brazil to Argentina, and is found in wet, open areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris vestita is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris vestita has yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris vestita is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Xyris vestita

Xyris vestita can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Xyris vestita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris vestita?

Xyris vestita

What is the common name of Xyris vestita?

Vestite Yellow-eyed Grass

What type of plant is Xyris vestita?

Herbaceous perennial

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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