Juncus kelloggii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 494 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776667
Common Names
- Kellogg's Rush
- Kellogg's Meadow-rush
- Kelloggi's Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus kelloggii (also called Kellogg's Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush native to North America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist areas, such as wet meadows, streambanks, and lake shores. It has a slender stem with a few leaves and a small inflorescence of flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus kelloggii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to create a natural privacy screen in the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus kelloggii has small, yellow-green flowers with 3-6 tepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus kelloggii is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. Propagation is by division of clumps in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Juncus kelloggii
Juncus kelloggii is native to western North America, where it is found in wet meadows and marshes.
Juncus kelloggii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus kelloggii?
Juncus kelloggii
What is the common name of Juncus kelloggii?
Kellogg's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus kelloggii?
Moist meadows, wetland margins, and shallow water
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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443093-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.