Juncus gonggae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miyam. & H.Ohba
Source:
iopi
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 72: 162 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776550
Common Names
- Gongga Rush
- Gongga Woodrush
- Gongga Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus gonggae (also called Gongga rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Himalayas. It has narrow, cylindrical leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus gonggae 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 gonggae 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 gonggae is a perennial grass that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Juncus gonggae
Juncus gonggae can be found in wet areas in China.
Juncus gonggae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus gonggae?
Juncus gonggae
What is the common name of Juncus gonggae?
Gongga Rush
What type of plant is Juncus gonggae?
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
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Futoshi Miyamoto (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996656-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.