Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hystrix
ID:
612144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 219 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611476

Common Names

  • Xyris hystrix
  • Hystrix Xyris
  • Hystrix Xyris

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Description

Xyris hystrix (also called Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a grass-like stem and leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris hystrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris hystrix has small, yellow flowers with three petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris hystrix is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. Xyris hystrix can also be propagated from division of the clumps in early spring.

Where to Find Xyris hystrix

Xyris hystrix can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Xyris hystrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris hystrix?

Xyris hystrix

What is the common name of Xyris hystrix?

Spiny Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the family of Xyris hystrix?

Xyridaceae

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,

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