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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