Juncus lesueurii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bol.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 2: 179 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776772
Common Names
- Lesueurii Rush
- Lesueurii Meadow-rush
- Lesueurii's Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus lesueurii (also called Lesueur's Rush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to North America. It is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, marshes, and ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus lesueurii 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
The flower of Juncus lesueurii is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, with seed and seedlings that are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus lesueurii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Juncus lesueurii
Juncus lesueurii is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus lesueurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus lesueurii?
Juncus lesueurii
What is the family of Juncus lesueurii?
Juncaceae
What is the common name of Juncus lesueurii?
Lesueur's 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,
References
Henry Nicholas Bolander (1831-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443129-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.