Juncus roemerianus
Juncus roemerianus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Juncus roemerianus, scientifically known as Juncus roemerianus, is a resilient perennial rush primarily found in coastal salt marshes. While largely valued for its role in stabilizing ecosystems and preventing erosion, it holds significant ethnobotanical importance, traditionally utilized in various cultures for its unique structural and medicinal properties.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Juncus roemerianusDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of the United States. In the South-Central U.S.A., its presence is noted within the state of Texas. Moving toward the Southeastern U.S.A., it can be found growing in Alabama. The species also extends its range through Florida and Georgia within that same southeastern region. Additionally, its distribution reaches as far as Delaware in the Southeastern U.S.A. zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South-Central U.S.A. | Texas | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Alabama | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Delaware | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Georgia | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Louisiana | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Maryland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Mississippi | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | North Carolina | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | South Carolina | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juncus roemerianus has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Carnosine, glucosamine.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Carnosine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosamine | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juncus roemerianus has 3 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Antiinflammatory, Antiulcer.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiarthritic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiulcer | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |