Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tennesseensis
ID:
615205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 80: 444 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614537

Common Names

  • Xyris tennesseensis
  • Tennessee Yellow-Eyed Grass
  • Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Xyris tennesseensis (also called Tennessee Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Xyridaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are basal, linear, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are yellow, with three petals, produced in panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris tennesseensis is used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Xyris tennesseensis are yellow, and the seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris tennesseensis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10–15 m. It is propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they reach a height of 15–20 cm.

Where to Find Xyris tennesseensis

Xyris tennesseensis is native to the southeastern United States, from Tennessee to Florida and Alabama.

Xyris tennesseensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris tennesseensis?

Xyris tennesseensis

What are the common names of Xyris tennesseensis?

Tennessee yellow-eyed grass

What are the uses of Xyris tennesseensis?

Xyris tennesseensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:270203-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.