Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 19(19): 4 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610486
Common Names
- Ekman's Yellow-eyed Grass
- Ekman's Xyris
- Ekman's Grass-like Xyris
Description
Xyris ekmanii (also called Ekman's yellow-eyed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North and South America. It grows in moist to wet soils in sunny to partly shaded areas, often in open wetlands, marshes, and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris ekmanii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with 3 petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris ekmanii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Xyris ekmanii
Xyris ekmanii is native to Central and South America and can be found in wetland areas, such as marshes and swamps.
Xyris ekmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris ekmanii?
Xyris ekmanii
What type of plant is Xyris ekmanii?
Xyris ekmanii is a species of flowering plant in the Xyridaceae family.
Where is Xyris ekmanii native to?
Xyris ekmanii is native to 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,