Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spathifolia
ID:
915408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral & Moffett

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 472 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914743

Common Names

  • Xyris spathifolia
  • Spathe-leaved Xyris
  • Spathe-leaved Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Xyris spathifolia (also called Spathulate Xyris, among many other common names) is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris spathifolia is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also known to have antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris spathifolia has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris spathifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Xyris spathifolia

Xyris spathifolia can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Xyris spathifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Xyris spathifolia?

Spathifolia Xyris

What is the growth habit of Xyris spathifolia?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the native range of Xyris spathifolia?

It is native to Australia.

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.
J. Mincy, Jr. Moffett: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Moffett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60453279-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.