Juncus venturianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Castillón
Source:
iopi
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Revista Univ. Tucumán 7: 24 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777540
Common Names
- Venturianus Rush
- Venturianus Wood Rush
- Venturianus Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus venturianus (also called Ventura's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus venturianus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus venturianus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus venturianus is a perennial species that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer, and the clumps should be replanted immediately. Juncus venturianus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Juncus venturianus
Juncus venturianus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in western North America.
Juncus venturianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus venturianus?
Juncus venturianus
What is the common name of Juncus venturianus?
Venturian Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus venturianus?
Juncus venturianus is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.
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
Léon Castillón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castillón' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132368-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.