Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caroliniana
ID:
610368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 69 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609700

Common Names

  • Caroliniana Hairgrass
  • Caroliniana Xyris
  • Caroliniana Grass

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Synonyms

  • Xyris caroliniana caroliniana [unknown]
  • Xyris caroliniana caroliniana [unknown]

Description

Xyris caroliniana (also called Carolina Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has yellow flowers, and grows in open woods, thickets and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris caroliniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris caroliniana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with 4 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris caroliniana can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Xyris caroliniana

Xyris caroliniana is native to the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Xyris caroliniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris caroliniana?

Xyris caroliniana

What is the family of Xyris caroliniana?

Xyridaceae

What is the native range of Xyris caroliniana?

USA

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

Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321291-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.