Juncus polyanthemus
Manyflower Rush
Also known as: Juncus polyanthemos Buchenau
- Juncus polyanthemos Buchenau
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Juncus polyanthemus (commonly known as Manyflower rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Found natively in Australasia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Juncus, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Caledonia, New South Wales, Queensland, 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