Genus Xyris
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Native to North America, South America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, the genus Xyris, a member of the Xyridaceae family, is a large group comprising 414 taxa. Members of this group are primarily associated with wet tropical and seasonally dry tropical environments. It is predominantly composed of herbaceous perennials.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 414 taxa (384 base species, 30 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (282), Africa (74), North America (35)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (183), Wet Tropical (155), Subtropical (62)
- Dominant Forms: Herbaceous Perennials (258), Annuals & Biennials (57)
414 taxa found