About Xyris pauciflora
Xyris pauciflora (Xyris pauciflora) is a herb belonging to the Xyridaceae family (Yellow-Eyed Grass Family). It is typically found in moist deciduous forests and marshy areas. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Malay Peninsula, Australia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during July-February.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Xyris pauciflora
- Genus
- Xyris
- Family
- XYRIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and marshy areas
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, China, Malay Peninsula, Australia
- Flowering & fruiting
- July-February
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Xyridaceae
Yellow-Eyed Grass Family
Xyris pauciflora belongs to the Xyridaceae family.
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