Juncus amuricus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) V.I.Krecz. & Gontsch.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 3: 623 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775823
Common Names
- Juncus amuricus
- Amuricus Rush
- Amuricu's Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus amuricus (also called Amur 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 amuricus 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 amuricus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus amuricus 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 amuricus
Juncus amuricus is native to Central Asia.
Juncus amuricus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus amuricus?
Juncus amuricus
What type of plant is Juncus amuricus?
Grass-like herbaceous perennial
What is the optimal growing condition for Juncus amuricus?
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,
References
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Goncharov (1900-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gontsch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442667-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.