Juncus giganteus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sam.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 3: 70 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776520
Common Names
- Giant Rush
- Giant Woodrush
- Giant Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus giganteus (also called Giant Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical, jointed stem. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus giganteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus giganteus has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus giganteus is a species of rush that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the plants should be divided in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Juncus giganteus
Juncus giganteus can be found in wet areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus giganteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus giganteus?
Juncus giganteus
What is the common name of Juncus giganteus?
Giant Rush
What type of plant is Juncus giganteus?
Perennial grass-like herb
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
Gunnar Samuelsson (1885-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442998-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.