Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigra
ID:
1304989

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Mota & Wand.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66: 43 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317443

Common Names

  • Xyris Nigra
  • Black Xyris
  • Black Xyris Plant

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Description

Xyris nigra (also called Xyris nigra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris nigra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris nigra has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris nigra is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or division of the rhizome. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The rhizome should be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Xyris nigra

Xyris nigra can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Xyris nigra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris nigra?

Xyris nigra

What type of plant is Xyris nigra?

It is a species of sedge

Where is Xyris nigra found?

It is found in 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

Maria das Graças Lapa Wanderley (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wand.' in the authors string.
Nara F.O. Mota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Mota' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143245-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.