Status:
valid
Authors:
Kral & Wand.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 361 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000612696
Common Names
- Xyris obcordata
- Heart-shaped Yellow-eyed Grass
- Heart-shaped Xyris
Description
Xyris obcordata (also called 'Heart-shaped Wedge-sedge', among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to the southeastern United States. It is a small, clump-forming perennial with narrow, grass-like leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers to grow in moist, sandy soils and is commonly found in woodlands and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris obcordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xyris obcordata has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris obcordata is a perennial herb that is propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.
Where to Find Xyris obcordata
Xyris obcordata is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.
Xyris obcordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris obcordata?
Xyris obcordata
What is the common name of Xyris obcordata?
Heart-shaped Yellow-eyed Grass
Where is Xyris obcordata found?
Xyris obcordata is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
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,