Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 56: 392 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610241
Common Names
- Xyris decussata
- Cross-leaved Yellow-eyed-grass
- Cross-leaved Xyris
Description
Xyris decussata (also called Cross-leaved 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 grows in wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris decussata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant flowers, making it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, such as fever, cough, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, yellow, and star-shaped. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris decussata can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in a sunny location in moist, well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.
Where to Find Xyris decussata
Xyris decussata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Xyris decussata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris decussata?
Xyris decussata
What type of plant is Xyris decussata?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Xyris decussata grow?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
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,