Juncus texanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engelm.) Coville
Source:
iopi
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 259 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777425
Common Names
- Texas Rush
- Texas Soft Rush
- Texas Soft-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus texanus (also called the Texas Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It typically grows in wet habitats, such as marshes, meadows, and along the edges of streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus texanus 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 texanus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus texanus 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 texanus
Juncus texanus can be found in the United States and Mexico.
Juncus texanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus texanus?
Juncus texanus
What is the common name of Juncus texanus?
N/A
What type of plant is Juncus texanus?
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
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Frederick Vernon Coville (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coville' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132341-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.