Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenageia
ID:
778049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ehrh. ex L.f.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Pl. : 208 (1782)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777382



Common Names

  • Tenageia Rush
  • Tenageia Soft Rush
  • Tenageia Soft-Rush


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Description

Juncus tenageia (also called the Tenageia Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Japan. It typically grows in wet habitats, such as marshes, meadows, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Juncus tenageia sub. perpusillus Fern.-Carv. & F.Navarro
Juncus tenageia sub. tenageia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Juncus tenageia 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 tenageia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Juncus tenageia

Juncus tenageia can be found in Japan.

Juncus tenageia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus tenageia?

Juncus tenageia

What is the common name of Juncus tenageia?

N/A

What type of plant is Juncus tenageia?

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

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443569-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.