Juncus oxymeris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 483 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777014
Common Names
- Oxymeris Rush
- Sharp-pointed Rush
- Sharp-pointed Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus oxymeris (also called Sharp-flowered Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus oxymeris 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 oxymeris 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus oxymeris is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or by division.
Where to Find Juncus oxymeris
Juncus oxymeris is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Juncus oxymeris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus oxymeris?
Juncus oxymeris
What is the common name of Juncus oxymeris?
Sharp-pointed Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus oxymeris?
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,
References
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443306-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.