Juncus planifolius
Broad Leaved Rush, Broad Leaved Rush
Other regional names: Broadleaf Rush
- Broadleaf Rush
Also known as: Juncus homalophyllus Steud. +5 more
- Juncus homalophyllus Steud.
- Juncus planifolius var. chathamensis Buchenau
- Juncus planifolius var. humilis Ostenf.
- Juncus planifolius var. planifolius
- Juncus planifolius var. tenellus Benth.
- Juncus xantholepis Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Juncus planifolius (commonly known as Broad Leaved Rush) is a rush within the Juncaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South, Juan Fernández Is., New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii, Ireland, Oregon