Juncus littoralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Verz. Pfl. Casp. Meer. : 34 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776792
Common Names
- Littoral Rush
- Coastal Rush
- Seashore Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus littoralis (also called Littoral 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 littoralis 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 littoralis has small, yellow-green flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus littoralis 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 littoralis
Juncus littoralis is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Juncus littoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus littoralis?
Juncus littoralis
What type of plant is Juncus littoralis?
It is a perennial grass-like plant.
Where is Juncus littoralis found?
It is found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other wet habitats.
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
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443141-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.