Status:
valid
Authors:
Torr.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 223 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776809
Common Names
- Longistylis Rush
- Longistylis Soft Rush
- Longistylis Meadow Rush
Description
Juncus longistylis (also called Long-styled 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 longistylis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus longistylis has small, yellow-green flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus longistylis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Juncus longistylis
Juncus longistylis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus longistylis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus longistylis?
Juncus longistylis
What is the family of Juncus longistylis?
Juncaceae
What is the common name of Juncus longistylis?
Long-Styled 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,