Juncus phaeanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
iopi
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 313 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777060
Common Names
- Phaeanthus Rush
- Dusky Rush
- Dusky Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus phaeanthus (also called Dark-flowered Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a creeping habit, with stems up to 60 cm long and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus phaeanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus phaeanthus 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 phaeanthus 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 phaeanthus
Juncus phaeanthus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus phaeanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus phaeanthus?
Juncus phaeanthus
What is the common name of Juncus phaeanthus?
Dark-fruited Rush
What type of plant is Juncus phaeanthus?
Grass-like plant
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
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
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