Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
611548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kral) E.L.Bridges & Orzell

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 19 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610880

Common Names

  • Xyris floridana
  • Florida Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Florida Xyris

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Description

Xyris floridana (also called Florida Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has a clumping habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris floridana has yellow flowers with brown anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris floridana 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 floridana

Xyris floridana is native to Florida.

Xyris floridana FAQ

What is the best soil for Xyris floridana?

Xyris floridana prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.

What is the best temperature for Xyris floridana?

Xyris floridana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Xyris floridana need?

Xyris floridana prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
Edwin L. Bridges: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.L.Bridges' in the authors string.
Steve L. Orzell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orzell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1116031-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.