Xyris complanata
Hawai'i Yelloweyed Grass
Also known as: Xyris elongata Rudge +2 more
- Xyris elongata Rudge
- Xyris malaccensis Steud.
- Xyris walkeri Wight ex Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Xyridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Xyris complanata (commonly known as Hawai'i yelloweyed grass) is a herbaceous perennial within the Xyridaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Cambodia, China Southeast, Hainan, India, Laos, Malaya, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii