Juncus pallescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 268 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777017
Common Names
- Pallescens Rush
- Pallescent Rush
- Pallescent Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus pallescens (also called Pale 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 pallescens 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 pallescens 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 pallescens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Juncus pallescens
Juncus pallescens is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Juncus pallescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus pallescens?
Juncus pallescens
What is the common name of Juncus pallescens?
Pale Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus pallescens?
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
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443313-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.