Juncus leucanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle ex D.Don
Source:
iopi
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 10 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776775
Common Names
- Leucanthus Rush
- Leucanthus Meadow-rush
- Leucanthus's Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus leucanthus (also called White-flowered Rush, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is found in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds, marshes, and ditches.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus leucanthus 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 leucanthus 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 leucanthus 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 leucanthus
Juncus leucanthus is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Juncus leucanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus leucanthus?
Juncus leucanthus
What is the family of Juncus leucanthus?
Juncaceae
What is the common name of Juncus leucanthus?
White-Flowered 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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443130-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.