Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & L.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 30 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609202
Common Names
- Xyris Bicostata
- Bicostata Yellow-eyed Grass
- Bicostata Xyris
Description
Xyris bicostata (also called 'Two-ribbed 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 bicostata is used in the garden as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a groundcover to prevent soil erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Xyris bicostata var. bicostata
Xyris bicostata var. tillettii (L.B.Sm.) Kral
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Xyris bicostata is yellow, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris bicostata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be made in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Xyris bicostata
Xyris bicostata can be found in wetland habitats and damp meadows in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to New York and New Jersey.
Xyris bicostata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris bicostata?
Xyris bicostata
What is the common name of Xyris bicostata?
Two-ribbed Yellow-eyed-grass
What is the natural habitat of Xyris bicostata?
Dry open woods, thickets, and roadsides
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,