Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaceus
ID:
776832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 266 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776165



Common Names

  • Juncus capillaceus
  • Capillaceous Juncus
  • Capillaceus Juncus


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Description

Juncus capillaceus (also called Hairlike Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. 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 capillaceus 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 capillaceus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus capillaceus 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 capillaceus

Juncus capillaceus is native to Europe, occurring in the British Isles, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Juncus capillaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus capillaceus?

Juncus capillaceus

What is the common name of Juncus capillaceus?

Hair-like Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus capillaceus?

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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