Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decussata
ID:
610909

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

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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.

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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,

References

Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270028-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.