Juncus maroccanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner
Source:
iopi
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Preslia 76: 372 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000451478
Common Names
- Juncus maroccanus
- Maroccanus Juncus
- Maroccanus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus maroccanus (also called Moroccan Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial, grass-like plant native to North Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, brown flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus maroccanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus maroccanus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus maroccanus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Morocco. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Juncus maroccanus
Juncus maroccanus can be found in Morocco.
Juncus maroccanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus maroccanus?
Juncus maroccanus
What is the common name of Juncus maroccanus?
Moroccan Rush
Where is Juncus maroccanus native to?
North Africa and the Middle East
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
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063017-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.