Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranibracteata
ID:
612971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 273 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612303

Common Names

  • Membranibracteata Yelloweye
  • Membranibracteata Xyris
  • Membranibracteata Yellow-eye Grass

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Description

Xyris membranibracteata (also called Membranous Xyris, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, usually up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas. The leaves are linear and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris membranibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris membranibracteata has small, yellow flowers with yellow stamens that are followed by small, round, green fruits that contain many seeds. The seedlings have small, oval, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris membranibracteata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Xyris membranibracteata

Xyris membranibracteata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Xyris membranibracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris membranibracteata?

Xyris membranibracteata

What is the common name of Xyris membranibracteata?

Membranibracteata Xyris

What is the natural habitat of Xyris membranibracteata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270105-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.