Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xiphioides
ID:
778222

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Syn. Junc. : 50 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777555



Common Names

  • Juncus Xiphioides
  • Xiphioides Juncus
  • Juncus Juncus


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Description

Juncus xiphioides (also called Sword-Leaved Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus xiphioides 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

Juncus xiphioides has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, black and shiny. Seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus xiphioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can tolerate drought once established.

Where to Find Juncus xiphioides

Juncus xiphioides can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in western North America.

Juncus xiphioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus xiphioides?

Juncus xiphioides

What is the common name of Juncus xiphioides?

Sword-leaved Rush

Where is Juncus xiphioides found?

Juncus xiphioides is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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,

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