Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
611579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 5: 237 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610911

Common Names

  • Xyris formosana
  • Formosa Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Formosa Xyris

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Description

Xyris formosana (also called Formosa 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana

Xyris formosana is native to Taiwan.

Xyris formosana FAQ

What is the best soil for Xyris formosana?

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

What is the best temperature for Xyris formosana?

Xyris formosana prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much sunlight does Xyris formosana need?

Xyris formosana 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

Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871468-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.