Juncus burkartii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barros
Source:
iopi
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 431 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776114
Common Names
- Burkart's Rush
- Burkart Rush
- Burkart's Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus burkartii (also called Burkart's Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus burkartii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus burkartii is a small, greenish-brown, terminal spikelet, with 3-6 flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus burkartii can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10.
Where to Find Juncus burkartii
Juncus burkartii is native to the western United States and Canada.
Juncus burkartii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus burkartii?
Juncus burkartii
What is the common name of Juncus burkartii?
Burkart's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus burkartii?
Moist soils in open areas
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
Manuel Barros (1880-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barros' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132056-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.