Juncus lomatophyllus

Juncus lomatophyllus

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Common Names

Fringe Leaved Rush, Leafy Rush (english)Aalwynbiesie (afrikaans)

Taxonomy

Family JUNCACEAE
Genus Juncus
Species lomatophyllus
SA Plant Number
Basionym Juncus lomatophyllus

Description

Juncus lomatophyllus is a very hardy, evergreen, fast growing water plant that is unusual as it is quite small. Its flat, bright green, strap-shaped leaves are carried in a rosette and have red stems. It bears dark brown flowers in summer.

Because of its small size it can be used in small ponds but as with most water plants should be kept in control as it spreads. It will create habitat and protection for all types of organisms that inhabit the pond.

Plant in full sun, in a well watered, even damp place.

Size: up to 80cm

Wildlife

Habitat for pond life: Provides habitat and protection for all types of organisms that inhabit the pond.

Uses

Landscaping: Useful shorter plant for small ponds and damp, sunny areas.

Distribution

Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal

Natural Habitat Streamsides, marshes and seeps on Freshwater systems

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