Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
671516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Vers. Darstell. Alsin. : 37 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670848



Common Names

  • Junceous Eremogone
  • Rush-like Eremogone
  • Rush Eremogone


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Synonyms

  • Arenaria dahurica Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Arenaria juncea M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Arenaria juncea glabra Regel [unknown]
  • Arenaria tonsa Kitag. [unknown]
  • Eremogone dahurica (Fisch. ex Ser.) Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Eremogone juncea (also called Juncus-Leaved Sandwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, Central Asia, and the mountains of China. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremogone juncea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremogone juncea is white to pinkish, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremogone juncea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Eremogone juncea

Eremogone juncea can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Eremogone juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremogone juncea?

Eremogone juncea

What is the common name of Eremogone juncea?

Rush-like Eremogone

What is the natural habitat of Eremogone juncea?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

Species in the Eremogone genus

Eremogone cliftonii, Eremogone aberrans, Eremogone acerosa, Eremogone acicularis, Eremogone aculeata, Eremogone acutisepala, Eremogone androsacea, Eremogone angustisepala, Eremogone armeniaca, Eremogone asiatica, Eremogone biebersteinii, Eremogone blepharophylla, Eremogone brachypetala, Eremogone calcicola, Eremogone capillaris, Eremogone caricifolia, Eremogone cephalotes, Eremogone congesta, Eremogone cucubaloides, Eremogone davisii, Eremogone dianthoides, Eremogone drypidea, Eremogone eastwoodiae, Eremogone fendleri, Eremogone ferganica, Eremogone ferrisiae, Eremogone franklinii, Eremogone glaucescens, Eremogone globuliflora, Eremogone graminea, Eremogone griffithii, Eremogone gypsophiloides, Eremogone holostea, Eremogone hookeri, Eremogone insignis, Eremogone isaurica, Eremogone jakutorum, Eremogone juncea, Eremogone kingii, Eremogone koelzii, Eremogone ladyginae, Eremogone ledebouriana, Eremogone litwinowii, Eremogone longifolia, Eremogone lychnidea, Eremogone macradenia, Eremogone macrantha, Eremogone meyeri, Eremogone mongholica, Eremogone multiflora,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792099: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.