Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
615769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 24 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615101



Common Names

  • Xyris wurdackii
  • Wurdack's yelloweyed grass
  • Wurdack's yellow-eyed grass


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Description

Xyris wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in wet meadows, swamps and marshes in the southeastern United States. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers with three petals. It is distinguished from other Xyris species by its larger flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris wurdackii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Xyris wurdackii sub. wurdackii
Xyris wurdackii sub. caquetensis Maguire & L.B.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris wurdackii has small yellow flowers with 3 petals and 3 sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris wurdackii is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Xyris wurdackii

Xyris wurdackii can be found in Venezuela and Colombia.

Xyris wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris wurdackii?

Xyris wurdackii

What is the common name of Xyris wurdackii?

Wurdack's Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Xyris wurdackii found?

Xyris wurdackii is found in tropical Africa

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:270239-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.