Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cipoensis
ID:
610528

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 44: 311 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609860

Common Names

  • Xyris Cipoensis
  • Cipo Xyris
  • Cipo Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Xyris cipoensis (also called Cipo Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a short stem, with a tuft of leaves at the base, and a single inflorescence at the top. The leaves are linear, with a pointed tip, and the inflorescence is a spike of yellow flowers. It is found in open fields and forest edges, in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris cipoensis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks to create a beautiful landscape. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris cipoensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a thin, green stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris cipoensis is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring, and seeds should be sown in the fall. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Xyris cipoensis

Xyris cipoensis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Xyris cipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris cipoensis?

Xyris cipoensis

What are the common names of Xyris cipoensis?

Cipo Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris cipoensis?

Grasslands and savannas

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

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270009-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.