Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
776501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau

Source:
iopi

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 36: 202 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775834

Common Names

  • Juncus andersonii
  • Andersonii Rush
  • Andersonii's Rush

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Description

Juncus andersonii (also called Anderson's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, as well as in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus andersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus andersonii has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus andersonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Juncus andersonii

Juncus andersonii is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and swamps, as well as along the edges of ponds and streams.

Juncus andersonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus andersonii?

Juncus andersonii

What type of plant is Juncus andersonii?

Grass-like herbaceous perennial

What is the optimal growing condition for Juncus andersonii?

Full sun to partial shade, moist to wet soil

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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