Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taonanensis
ID:
778046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Satake & Kitag.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 48: 610 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777379



Common Names

  • Taonan Rush
  • Taonan Soft Rush
  • Taonan Soft-Rush


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Description

Juncus taonanensis (also called Taonan Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.5 m (1.6 ft) tall. It has a cylindrical stem with a few branches, and its leaves are reduced to a sheath. It is native to East Asia, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus taonanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in the construction of baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Juncus taonanensis has small, greenish-brown flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown, and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus taonanensis is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to divide the plants every two to three years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Juncus taonanensis

Juncus taonanensis can be found in China.

Juncus taonanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus taonanensis?

Juncus taonanensis

What is the common name of Juncus taonanensis?

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What type of plant is Juncus taonanensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Masao Kitagawa (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitag.' in the authors string.
Yoshisuke Satake (1902-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Satake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443565-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.