Juncus obotritorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rothm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Univ. Greifswald, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 14: 79 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801733
Common Names
- Juncus
- Obotritorum
- Juncus Obotritorum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus obotritorum (also called Obotritian Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 obotritorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in water gardens and ponds, as it can tolerate wet conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Juncus obotritorum has small, green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus obotritorum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of soils including clay, sand, loam and acidic soils. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.
Where to Find Juncus obotritorum
Juncus obotritorum can be found in wetland habitats in the United States and Canada.
Juncus obotritorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus obotritorum?
Juncus obotritorum
What type of plant is Juncus obotritorum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae.
Where is Juncus obotritorum found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443286-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.