Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Anderson & Kral
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 1 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837729
Common Names
- Xyris Panacea
- Panacea Xyris
- Panacea's Xyris
Description
Xyris panacea (also called 'Panacea Xyris', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central America and Mexico. It is a small-sized plant, with a height of up to 0.5 m. It grows in dry forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris panacea is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris panacea is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong capsule with small, black seeds inside. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris panacea is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that prefers a sunny location. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Xyris panacea
Xyris panacea is found in the humid forests of the Atlantic coast of Brazil.
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,