Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.Nilsson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 24(14): 65 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610890
Common Names
- Xyris foliolata
- Foliolate Yellow-eyed Grass
- Foliolate Xyris
Description
Xyris foliolata (also called Leafy 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 foliolata 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 foliolata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris foliolata can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Xyris foliolata
Xyris foliolata is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Xyris foliolata FAQ
What is the best soil for Xyris foliolata?
Xyris foliolata prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5.
What is the best temperature for Xyris foliolata?
Xyris foliolata prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Xyris foliolata need?
Xyris foliolata 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,