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Juncus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rush, scientifically known as Juncus, is a versatile genus of herbaceous plants found in wetlands worldwide. Beyond its ecological importance, Juncus holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Often used for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, it serves as a natural remedy for various ailments across diverse cultures.

Family
Juncaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Rush · Common Rush · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Rostkovia · Marsippospermum · 7 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Juncus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Junco
  • Juncastrum
  • Cephaloxys
  • Phylloschoenus
  • Junquera
  • Microschoenus
  • Tenageia
  • Tristemon
  • Juncos

German:

  • Binsen
  • Binse
  • Binse
  • Simse

French:

  • jonc
  • joncs

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the family Juncaceae and falls under the genus Juncus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Juncaceae
Genus Juncus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution primarily concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. Its presence can be documented across various island territories, including the Faroe Islands and Iceland. Additionally, it is found throughout parts of the mainland and larger archipelagos such as Great Britain. Specific populations are also known to exist within the countries of Denmark and Finland. Together, these locations define the northern reaches where this medicinal species thrives.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Føroyar
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Iceland
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Svalbard
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Juncus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include As.

Chemicals reported in Juncus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
As 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

As

  1. Chemosphere