Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernald
Source:
iopi
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 6: 36 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801683
Common Names
- Oron Rush
- Oron Soft Rush
- Oron Jointed Rush
Description
Juncus oronensis (also called Oron Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has slender stems and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus oronensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and water gardens. It is also used in erosion control and can help to reduce soil runoff. The plant is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus oronensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense, terminal cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus oronensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate.
Where to Find Juncus oronensis
Juncus oronensis is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.
Juncus oronensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus oronensis?
Juncus oronensis
What is the common name of Juncus oronensis?
Oronensis Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus oronensis?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, ditches, and other wet habitats
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,