Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoz
Source:
iopi
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Sbirn. Pric. Pamj. Akad. O. B. Fomina : 51 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000811209
Common Names
- Fomin's Rush
- Fomin's Juncus
- Juncus fominii
Description
Juncus fominii (also called Fomin's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus fominii is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus fominii has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus fominii is a grass-like perennial that can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall, with each division containing at least three shoots. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Juncus fominii
Juncus fominii is native to Russia and can be found in wetland habitats in the Far East and Siberia.
Juncus fominii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus fominii?
Juncus fominii
What is the common name of Juncus fominii?
Fomin's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus fominii?
Moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods
Species in the Juncus genus
Juncus maroccanus,
Juncus acuminatus,
Juncus acutiflorus,
Juncus acutus,
Juncus aemulans,
Juncus alatus,
Juncus alexandri,
Juncus allioides,
Juncus alpigenus,
Juncus alpinoarticulatus,
Juncus amabilis,
Juncus amplifolius,
Juncus amuricus,
Juncus anatolicus,
Juncus anceps,
Juncus andersonii,
Juncus antarcticus,
Juncus anthelatus,
Juncus arcticus,
Juncus aridicola,
Juncus articulatus,
Juncus astreptus,
Juncus atratus,
Juncus australis,
Juncus balticus,
Juncus bassianus,
Juncus benghalensis,
Juncus beringensis,
Juncus biflorus,
Juncus biglumis,
Juncus biglumoides,
Juncus bolanderi,
Juncus brachycarpus,
Juncus brachycephalus,
Juncus brachyphyllus,
Juncus brachyspathus,
Juncus brachystigma,
Juncus brasiliensis,
Juncus brevibracteus,
Juncus breviculmis,
Juncus breweri,
Juncus bryoides,
Juncus bryophilus,
Juncus bufonius,
Juncus bulbosus,
Juncus burkartii,
Juncus caesariensis,
Juncus caespiticius,
Juncus canadensis,
Juncus capensis,
Species in the Juncaceae family
Distichia acicularis,
Distichia filamentosa,
Distichia muscoides,
Juncus maroccanus,
Juncus acuminatus,
Juncus acutiflorus,
Juncus acutus,
Juncus aemulans,
Juncus alatus,
Juncus alexandri,
Juncus allioides,
Juncus alpigenus,
Juncus alpinoarticulatus,
Juncus amabilis,
Juncus amplifolius,
Juncus amuricus,
Juncus anatolicus,
Juncus anceps,
Juncus andersonii,
Juncus antarcticus,
Juncus anthelatus,
Juncus arcticus,
Juncus aridicola,
Juncus articulatus,
Juncus astreptus,
Juncus atratus,
Juncus australis,
Juncus balticus,
Juncus bassianus,
Juncus benghalensis,
Juncus beringensis,
Juncus biflorus,
Juncus biglumis,
Juncus biglumoides,
Juncus bolanderi,
Juncus brachycarpus,
Juncus brachycephalus,
Juncus brachyphyllus,
Juncus brachyspathus,
Juncus brachystigma,
Juncus brasiliensis,
Juncus brevibracteus,
Juncus breviculmis,
Juncus breweri,
Juncus bryoides,
Juncus bryophilus,
Juncus bufonius,
Juncus bulbosus,
Juncus burkartii,
Juncus caesariensis,
References
I.G. Zoz (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zoz' in the authors string.