Juncus caespiticius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mey.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 47 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776117
Common Names
- Caespiticius Rush
- Caespiticius Wood Rush
- Caespiticius Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus caespiticius (also called Tufted 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 caespiticius is a perennial grass that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for xeriscaping. It produces small, yellowish-green flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus caespiticius is a small, greenish-brown, terminal spikelet, with 3-6 flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus caespiticius is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring. Plant the divisions or seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.
Where to Find Juncus caespiticius
Juncus caespiticius is native to Europe and Asia.
Juncus caespiticius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus caespiticius?
Juncus caespiticius
What is the common name of Juncus caespiticius?
Tufted Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus caespiticius?
Moist soils in open areas
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
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442778-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.