Juncus brachycarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Manual , ed. 5: 542 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775996
Common Names
- Short-Fruited Rush
- Short-Fruited Wood Rush
- Short-Fruited Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus brachycarpus (also called Short-Fruited Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus brachycarpus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a natural border or as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus brachycarpus 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 brachycarpus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Juncus brachycarpus
Juncus brachycarpus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442741-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.