Juncus cooperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 590 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776263
Common Names
- Juncus cooperi
- Cooper's Rush
- Cooper's Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus cooperi (also called Cooper's 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 cooperi is a perennial grass that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for xeriscaping. It produces small, yellowish-green flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus cooperi has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Juncus cooperi is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in autumn or spring. Plant the divisions or seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.
Where to Find Juncus cooperi
Juncus cooperi is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and swamps, as well as along the edges of ponds and streams.
Juncus cooperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus cooperi?
Juncus cooperi
What type of plant is Juncus cooperi?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Juncus cooperi grow?
It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442847-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.