Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.I.Morris) Doust & B.J.Conn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 10: 212 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614418
Common Names
- Xyris tasmanica
- Tasman Xyris
- Tasmanian Yellow-eyed-grass
Description
Xyris tasmanica (also called Tasmanian Yellow-eyed-grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, from Queensland south to Victoria and Tasmania. It is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Xyris tasmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Xyris tasmanica is yellow in color with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xyris tasmanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.
Where to Find Xyris tasmanica
Xyris tasmanica can be found in Tasmania, Australia.
Xyris tasmanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xyris tasmanica?
Xyris tasmanica
What is the natural habitat of Xyris tasmanica?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What are the uses of Xyris tasmanica?
It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
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
Andrew N.L. Doust: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doust' in the authors string.