Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
776812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 1: 66 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776145

Common Names

  • Juncus capensis
  • Cape Juncus
  • Capensis Juncus

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Description

Juncus capensis (also called 'Cape Rush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, thin leaves. It is native to South Africa and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus capensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juncus capensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus capensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Juncus capensis

Juncus capensis is native to Europe and Asia.

Juncus capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus capensis?

Juncus capensis

What is the common name of Juncus capensis?

Cape Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus capensis?

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,

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