Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
castaneus
ID:
776849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. 1: 383 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776182



Common Names

  • Juncus Castaneus
  • Castaneus Juncus
  • Juncus Juncus


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Description

Juncus castaneus (also called Common Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a cylindrical stem, with a height of up to 1 meter, and is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus castaneus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Juncus castaneus sub. castaneus
Juncus castaneus sub. leucochlamys (V.J.Zinger ex V.I.Krecz.) Hultén
Juncus castaneus sub. triceps (Rostk.) Novikov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus castaneus 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 castaneus 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 castaneus

Juncus castaneus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Juncus castaneus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus castaneus?

Juncus castaneus

What is the common name of Juncus castaneus?

Chestnut Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus castaneus?

Wet meadows, marshes, and lake shores

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,