Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
609442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Idrobo & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 6: 206 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608774

Common Names

  • Xyris aquatica
  • Water Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Water Xyris

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Description

Xyris aquatica (also called 'Aquatic Yellow-eyed Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet meadows and is characterized by its yellow flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris aquatica has small yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris aquatica is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Xyris aquatica

Xyris aquatica can be found in wetlands and swamps in the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Xyris aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris aquatica?

Xyris aquatica

What is the common name of Xyris aquatica?

Water Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris aquatica?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and open woods

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

Jesús Medardo Idrobo (1917-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Idrobo' 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:269976-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.