Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplifolius
ID:
776488

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
iopi

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 281 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775821

Common Names

  • Juncus amplifolius
  • Amplifolius Rush
  • Amplifoliu's Rush

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Description

Juncus amplifolius (also called Broad-Leaved Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, as well as in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus amplifolius 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 amplifolius has small, white, cylindrical flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round nutlet, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus amplifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Juncus amplifolius

Juncus amplifolius is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Juncus amplifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus amplifolius?

Juncus amplifolius

What type of plant is Juncus amplifolius?

Grass-like herbaceous perennial

What is the optimal growing condition for Juncus amplifolius?

Full sun to partial shade, moist to wet soil

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,

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