Juncus inundatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Drejer
Source:
iopi
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Naturhist. Tidsskr. 2: 181 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801735
Common Names
- Juncus
- Inundatus
- Juncus Inundatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus inundatus (also called Inundated Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus inundatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in water gardens and ponds, as it can tolerate wet conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Juncus inundatus has small, green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus inundatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils including clay, sand, loam and acidic soils. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.
Where to Find Juncus inundatus
Juncus inundatus is found in wetlands and shallow water bodies in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Juncus inundatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus inundatus?
Juncus inundatus
What type of plant is Juncus inundatus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae.
Where is Juncus inundatus found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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
Salomon Drejer (1813-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drejer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443075-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.