Juncus alatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch. & Sav.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Jap. 2: 98 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775759
Common Names
- Juncus alatus
- Alatus Rush
- Alatu's Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus alatus (also called Winged Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus alatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used for making baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus alatus has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus alatus can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in 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 alatus
Juncus alatus is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
Juncus alatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus alatus?
Juncus alatus
What is the common name of Juncus alatus?
Winged Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus alatus?
Marshes, wet meadows, and lake and pond margins
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
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Paul Amédée Ludovic Savatier (1830-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sav.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442645-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.