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Xyris straminea

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Xyris straminea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Xyridaceae
Genus: Xyris
Species:
X. straminea
Binomial name
Xyris straminea
L.A. Nilsson
Synonyms

Xyris multicaulis N.E.Br

Xyris straminea is a small annual tufted species of plant in the Xyridaceae family. It can be found in seasonally wet soils and inselbergs in Tropical Africa.

Description

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Linear leaves, sometimes rugulose at the base and weakly curved towards the apex. Inflorescence, mostly ovoid or ellipsoid spikes distinguished by the presence of ovate pale brown bracts, between 4.5 - 6.5 mm.[1][2]

Distribution

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Widespread in Tropical West Africa where it often grows on wet rocky slopes, rock pools and a few other seasonally wet habitats.[1]


References

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  1. ^ a b Lock, J. M. (1999). "A Synopsis of Xyris (Xyridaceae) in South-Central Africa". Kew Bulletin. 54 (2): 301–326. doi:10.2307/4115809. JSTOR 4115809.
  2. ^ "Xyris straminea L.A.Nilsson". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-07-06.