Xyris tortilis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Xyridaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Xyris tortilis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Xyridaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Xyris, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast