Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
612612

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 477 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000611944

Common Names

  • Xyris linifolia
  • Slender Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Slender-Stemmed Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Xyris linifolia (also called Linearleaf Yelloweyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris linifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make yellow dye. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-diabetic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris linifolia is yellow in colour and has three petals. The seed is small, round and black in colour. The seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris linifolia is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It prefers moist, sandy soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Xyris linifolia

Xyris linifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Xyris linifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris linifolia?

Linearleaf Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the scientific name of Linearleaf Yellow-eyed Grass?

Xyris linifolia

What is the native range of Xyris linifolia?

South America

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

Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871545-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.