Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unistriata
ID:
615563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(4): 7 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614895

Common Names

  • Xyris unistriata
  • Unistriata Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Unistriata Xyris

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Description

Xyris unistriata (also called One-veined Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers with a white center. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woods, meadows, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris unistriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xyris unistriata is a small, white or pinkish-white, two-lipped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris unistriata is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Xyris unistriata

Xyris unistriata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Xyris unistriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris unistriata?

Xyris unistriata

What is the common name of Xyris unistriata?

One-striped yellow-eyed grass

What is the natural habitat of Xyris unistriata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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,

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