Juncus longii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
iopi
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 39: 397 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776806
Common Names
- Longii Rush
- Longii Soft Rush
- Longii Meadow Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus longii (also called Long's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant found in wetland habitats in the Northern Hemisphere. It has thin, cylindrical stems with small, pointed leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus longii 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 longii 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 longii 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 longii
Juncus longii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus longii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus longirostris?
Juncus longirostris
What type of plant is Juncus longirostris?
It is a perennial grass-like plant.
Where is Juncus longirostris found?
It is found in wet meadows and marshes in the western United States.
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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132185-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.