Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khasiensis
ID:
777335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau

Source:
iopi

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 407 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776668



Common Names

  • Khasi Rush
  • Khasi Meadow-rush
  • Khasiensis's Rush


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Description

Juncus khasiensis (also called Khasi Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush in the family Juncaceae. It is native to much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and it can be found in a variety of habitats, from wet meadows to dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus khasiensis 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 khasiensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus khasiensis 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 khasiensis

Juncus khasiensis is native to India, where it is found in wet meadows and marshes.

Juncus khasiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus khasiensis?

Juncus khasiensis

What is the common name of Juncus khasiensis?

Khasi Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus khasiensis?

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,

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