Status:
valid
Authors:
Kral & Urquiola
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 611 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610143
Common Names
- Curassavica Xyris
- Curassavica Yellow-eyed Grass
- Curassavica Xyris
Description
Xyris curassavica (also called curassavica yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the yellow-eyed grass family. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris curassavica is an ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris curassavica is a small, yellow bloom with 3 petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris curassavica is a deciduous, woody-stemmed climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. They should be planted in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Xyris curassavica
Xyris curassavica can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Xyris curassavica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris curassavica?
Xyris curassavica
What is the common name of Xyris curassavica?
Curassavica yellow-eyed grass
What is the natural habitat of Xyris curassavica?
Dry sandy soils 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,