Xyris straminea

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Xyris straminea
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Xyridaceae
Genus: Xyris
Species:
X. straminea
Binomial name
Xyris straminea
L.A. Nilsson
Synonyms

Xyris multicaulisN.E.Br

Xyris straminea is a small annual tufted species of plant in the Xyridaceae family. It can be found in seasonally wet soils and inselbergs in Tropical Africa.

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Description

Linear leaves, sometimes rugulose at the base and weakly curved towards the apex. Inflorescence, mostly ovoid or ellipsoid spikes distinguished by the presence of ovate pale brown bracts, between 4.5 - 6.5 mm. [1] [2]

Distribution

Widespread in Tropical West Africa where it often grows on wet rocky slopes, rock pools and a few other seasonally wet habitats. [1]


References

  1. 1 2 Lock, J. M. (1999). "A Synopsis of Xyris (Xyridaceae) in South-Central Africa" . Kew Bulletin. 54 (2): 301–326. doi:10.2307/4115809. JSTOR   4115809.
  2. ↑ "Xyris straminea L.A.Nilsson". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
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