Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
desquamata
ID:
1549155

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.Morel & Munzinger

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 502: 220 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029407

Common Names

  • Xyris Desquamata
  • Xyris Plant
  • Xyris Flower

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Description

Xyris desquamata (also called Desquamate Xyris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris desquamata is a grass that is used for erosion control and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris desquamata has small, yellow flowers and the seeds are small and round. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris desquamata is a perennial grass native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It is also tolerant of drought and salt. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Xyris desquamata

Xyris desquamata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77219710-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.