Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
iopi
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Austral. , ed. 3, 1: 322 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775874
Common Names
- Aridicola Rush
- Aridicola Soft Rush
- Aridicola Wood Rush
Description
Juncus aridicola (also called Aridicola 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 aridicola is used in landscaping, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat wounds, skin infections, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus aridicola has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus aridicola can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in early spring and divide the clump into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a moist, well-draining soil. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in the spring. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Juncus aridicola
Juncus aridicola is native to the United States, occurring in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.
Juncus aridicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus aridicola?
Juncus aridicola
What is the common name of Juncus aridicola?
Aridicola Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus aridicola?
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,