Juncus acutiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ehrh. ex Hoffm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. Bot. Taschenb. 1: 125 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775706
Common Names
- Juncus acutiflorus
- Acutiflorous Juncus
- Acutiflorus Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus acutiflorus (also called 'Sharp-Flowered Rush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, thin leaves. It is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus acutiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Juncus acutiflorus sub. acutiflorusJuncus acutiflorus sub. rugosus (Steud.) Cout.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus acutiflorus has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, glossy, and black. The seedlings have two opposite, linear cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus acutiflorus can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Juncus acutiflorus
Juncus acutiflorus is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and swamps, as well as along the edges of ponds and streams.
Juncus acutiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus acutiflorus?
Juncus acutiflorus
What is the common name of Juncus acutiflorus?
Sharp-flowered Rush
Where is Juncus acutiflorus native to?
North America
Species in the Juncus genus
Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis, Juncus caespiticius, Juncus canadensis, Juncus capensis,
Species in the Juncaceae family
Distichia acicularis, Distichia filamentosa, Distichia muscoides, Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis,
References
Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:133720-3: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.