Juncus luciensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ertter
Source:
iopi
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 39: 58 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776815
Common Names
- Luciensis Rush
- Luciensis Soft Rush
- Luciensis Meadow Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus luciensis (also called Lucien'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 luciensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for making baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus luciensis 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 luciensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. For division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Juncus luciensis
Juncus luciensis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus luciensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus luciensis?
Juncus luciensis
What type of plant is Juncus luciensis?
It is a perennial grass-like plant.
Where is Juncus luciensis 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
Barbara Jean Ertter (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ertter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279045-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.