Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guadeloupensis
ID:
777241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau & Urb.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 496 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776574



Common Names

  • Guadeloupe Rush
  • Guadeloupe Soft Rush
  • Guadeloupe Juncus


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Description

Juncus guadeloupensis (also called Guadeloupe rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Caribbean. 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 guadeloupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil in wet areas and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Juncus guadeloupensis are small, yellow-green, and clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus guadeloupensis is a perennial grass-like plant that grows to a height of around 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted immediately. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination has occurred.

Where to Find Juncus guadeloupensis

Juncus guadeloupensis can be found in wet areas in the Caribbean.

Juncus guadeloupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus guadeloupensis?

Juncus guadeloupensis

What type of plant is Juncus guadeloupensis?

Grass

What is the common name of Juncus guadeloupensis?

Guadeloupe Rush

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,

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