Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
611927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 573 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611259

Common Names

  • Granite Xyris
  • Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Granite-loving Xyris

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Description

Xyris graniticola (also called Granite Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is typically found in desert scrub, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris graniticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in the production of essential oils, perfumes, and fragrances.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris graniticola has yellow flowers with three petals and long stamens. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and light green with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris graniticola is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to start the seeds indoors in late winter or early spring and then transplant them outdoors once the danger of frost has passed. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Xyris graniticola

Xyris graniticola can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.

Xyris graniticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris graniticola?

Xyris graniticola

What is the common name of Xyris graniticola?

Graniticola Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris graniticola?

Xyris graniticola is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287116-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.