Status:
valid
Authors:
Coville
Source:
iopi
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 4: 207 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777007
Common Names
- Orthophyllus Rush
- Straight-leaved Rush
- Straight-leaved Soft Rush
Description
Juncus orthophyllus (also called Straight-leaved Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to North America and is often found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus orthophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus orthophyllus has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus orthophyllus is a perennial grass-like plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although it can be slow to germinate.
Where to Find Juncus orthophyllus
Juncus orthophyllus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Juncus orthophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus orthophyllus?
Juncus orthophyllus
What is the common name of Juncus orthophyllus?
Straight-leaved Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus orthophyllus?
It is found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows
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,