Juncus patens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Syn. Luzul. : 28 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777034
Common Names
- Patens Rush
- Spreading Rush
- Spreading Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus patens (also called Spreading 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 patens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus patens has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus patens is a hardy perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It is best to sow the seed in autumn or early spring.
Where to Find Juncus patens
Juncus patens is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Juncus patens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus patens?
Juncus patens
What is the common name of Juncus patens?
Spreading Rush
Where is Juncus patens found?
It is found in Europe and North America
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
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443335-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.