Juncus prominens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buchenau) Miyabe & Kudo
Source:
iopi
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Trans. Sapporo Nat. Hist. Soc. 5: 40 1913
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777114
Common Names
- Prominent Rush
- Prominent Bulrush
- Prominent Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus prominens (also called Prominent 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 prominens 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 prominens has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus prominens is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the western United States. It is typically found in moist soils, such as along streams and in wet meadows. It is propagated by division or seed. Division is the most common method of propagation, and it should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall, and they should be covered lightly with soil. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings emerge.
Where to Find Juncus prominens
Juncus prominens is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Juncus prominens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus prominens?
Juncus prominens
What is the common name of Juncus prominens?
Prominent Rush
What type of plant is Juncus prominens?
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,
References
Yūshun Kudō (1887-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudo' in the authors string.
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132282-2: Based on the initial data import