Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
iopi
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 394 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776870
Common Names
- Maximowicz's Rush
- Maximowicz's Woodrush
- Maximowicz's Wood-Rush
Description
Juncus maximowiczii (also called Maximowicz's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It has a cylindrical stem with a few leaves and a small, rounded head. It is native to Asia, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus maximowiczii is a species of rush that is used for erosion control, as a groundcover, and as a decorative element in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus maximowiczii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single, three-petaled flower at the tip. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus maximowiczii can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in wet areas.
Where to Find Juncus maximowiczii
Juncus maximowiczii can be found in the Eastern Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.
Juncus maximowiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus maximowiczii?
Juncus maximowiczii
What is the common name of Juncus maximowiczii?
Maximowicz's Rush
Where is Juncus maximowiczii found?
Juncus maximowiczii is found in Europe and parts of Asia
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,