Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanuginosa
ID:
612575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seub.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 214 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611907

Common Names

  • Xyris lanuginosa
  • Downy Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Downy Yelloweyed Grass

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Description

Xyris lanuginosa (also called Downy Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves which are linear in shape and have a downy margin. The flowers are yellow and have a short corolla tube. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris lanuginosa is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris lanuginosa is a small yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris lanuginosa is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Xyris lanuginosa

Xyris lanuginosa can be found in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Xyris lanuginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris lanuginosa?

Xyris lanuginosa

What is the natural habitat of Xyris lanuginosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the flowering season of Xyris lanuginosa?

Spring and summer

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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