Sunday, July 21, 2024

Xyris indica L.

 

Family – Xyridaceae

Synonym – Ramotha vera Raf.; Xyris calocephala Miq.; Xyris capito Hance 

Habit – Herb

Habitat – Marshy areas

Distribution – Indo-Malesia

Flowering and Fruiting – August-November

Key Identification Features –This perennial herb has basal linear leaves, a terete scape, and subglobose brown flower heads. The yellow flowers are bisexual, and the plant has three stamens with hairy staminodes. The ovary is obovoid with a trifid style and capitate stigmas.

Uses – It to wetland ecosystems by supporting biodiversity and maintaining water quality.

 


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