Juncus longistyles - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 223 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328857
Common Names
- Longistyles Juncus
- Juncus
- Longistyles Juncus
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Juncus longistyles (also called Long-styled Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus longistyles is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus longistyles is yellow and has a bell-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are delicate and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus longistyles is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. To propagate from seeds, sow the seeds in moist soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide the root ball into several sections. Replant each section in a separate pot and keep the soil moist. The divisions should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Juncus longistyles
Juncus longistyles is native to the grasslands of North America.
Juncus longistyles FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus longistyles?
Juncus longistyles
What is the common name of Juncus longistyles?
Long-styled Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus longistyles?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region
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
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443153-1: Based on the initial data import