Juncus spumosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Noltie
Source:
iopi
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 139 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777269
Common Names
- Foamy Rush
- Foamy Bulrush
- Foamy Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus spumosus (also called Foam Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus spumosus is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and can be used to create a lush, green look. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife, and can be used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus spumosus has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus spumosus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or by division.
Where to Find Juncus spumosus
Juncus spumosus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus spumosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus spumosus?
Juncus spumosus
What is the common name of Juncus spumosus?
Foam Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus spumosus?
Moist to wet soils, often in open areas
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
Henry John Noltie (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noltie' in the authors string.
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