Status:
valid
Authors:
Marcet
Source:
iopi
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 45: 238 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801616
Common Names
- Montserrat Rush
- Montserrat Soft Rush
- Montserrat Jointed Rush
Description
Juncus montserratensis (also called Montserrat Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus montserratensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus montserratensis has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus montserratensis is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to the Caribbean. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Juncus montserratensis
Juncus montserratensis is native to North America and can be found in wet, sandy soils.
Juncus montserratensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus montserratensis?
Juncus montserratensis
What is the common name of Juncus montserratensis?
Montserrat Rush
What type of plant is Juncus montserratensis?
Perennial grass-like plant
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,