Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
witsenioides
ID:
615757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Timehri 5: 207 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615089

Common Names

  • Xyris witsenioides
  • Witsenioides Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Witsenioides Xyris

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Description

Xyris witsenioides (also called Witsen's Yellow-eyed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, from Brazil to Argentina, and is found in wet, open areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Xyris witsenioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Xyris witsenioides has yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xyris witsenioides is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Xyris witsenioides

Xyris witsenioides can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Xyris witsenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xyris witsenioides?

Xyris witsenioides

What is the common name of Xyris witsenioides?

Witsen's Yellow-eyed Grass

Where is Xyris witsenioides found?

Xyris witsenioides is found in tropical Africa

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871759-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.