Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
612730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & Wand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 359 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612062

Common Names

  • Xyris lutescens
  • Yellowish Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Yellowish Xyris

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Description

Xyris lutescens (also called Pale Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with yellow flowers that grows in wetland habitats in the southeastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris lutescens has yellowish-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris lutescens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided and replanted in the same location or in a new area.

Where to Find Xyris lutescens

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

Xyris lutescens FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris lutescens?

Yellow-eyed Grass

What is the scientific name of Yellow-eyed Grass?

Xyris lutescens

What is the growth habit of Xyris lutescens?

It is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system

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.
Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:287124-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.