Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucomelas
ID:
777447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Royle ex D.Don

Source:
iopi

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 10 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776780



Common Names

  • Common Rush
  • Soft Rush
  • Least Rush


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Description

Juncus leucomelas (also called White-fruited 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 leucomelas 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 leucomelas is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, with seed and seedlings that are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus leucomelas 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 leucomelas

Juncus leucomelas is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Juncus leucomelas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus leucomelas?

Juncus leucomelas

What is the family of Juncus leucomelas?

Juncaceae

What is the common name of Juncus leucomelas?

White-Fruited 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,