Xyris hatschhachii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hatschhachii
ID:
612014
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Downs
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 73: 248 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611346
Common Names
- Hatschbach's Xyris
- Hatschbach's Yellow-eyed Grass
- Hatschbach's Xyrid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Xyris hatschhachii (also called Hatschbach's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris hatschhachii is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, as well as a food source for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xyris hatschhachii has yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are erect and have long, slender stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Xyris hatschhachii is a perennial plant that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Xyris hatschhachii
Xyris hatschhachii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Xyris hatschhachii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris hatschhachii?
Xyris hatschhachii
What is the common name of Xyris hatschhachii?
Hatschhach's Yellow-eyed Grass
What is the natural habitat of Xyris hatschhachii?
Xyris hatschhachii 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
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270070-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.