Juncus capillaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.J.Herm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 116 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776169
Common Names
- Juncus Capillaris
- Hair-like Rush
- Hair-like Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus capillaris (also called Common Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, wiry stems and small, brown flowers. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus capillaris 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
Juncus capillaris has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus capillaris 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 capillaris
Juncus capillaris is native to Europe, occurring in the British Isles, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Juncus capillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus capillaris?
Juncus capillaris
What is the common name of Juncus capillaris?
Hair-like Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus capillaris?
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
Frederick Joseph Hermann (1906-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.J.Herm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132072-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.