Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
junceus
ID:
763235

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 27(II): 60 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762568

Common Names

  • Butomus Junceus
  • Junceus Butomus
  • Rush-Like Butomus

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Description

Butomus junceus (also called Rush-like butomus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and grows in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Butomus junceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the treatment of fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Butomus junceus has a small yellow flower with three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Butomus junceus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Butomus junceus

Butomus junceus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Butomus junceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Butomus junceus?

Butomus junceus

What is the common name of Butomus junceus?

Rush-like Butomus

What is the natural habitat of Butomus junceus?

Butomus junceus is found in wetland areas in the south-west of Western Australia.

Species in the Butomus genus

Species in the Butomaceae family

References

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58287-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.