Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
iopi
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 261 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777088
Common Names
- Many-Flowered Rush
- Many-Flowered Bulrush
- Many-Flowered Soft Rush
Description
Juncus polyanthemus (also called Many-flowered Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and on the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus polyanthemus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus polyanthemus 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 polyanthemus 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 polyanthemus
Juncus polyanthemus is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Juncus polyanthemus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus polyanthemus?
Juncus polyanthemus
What is the common name of Juncus polyanthemus?
Many-Flowered Rush
What type of plant is Juncus polyanthemus?
Perennial rush
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,