Juncus curvatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
iopi
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 36: 128 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801718
Common Names
- Juncus
- Curvatus
- Juncus Curvatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus curvatus (also called Curved Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus curvatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in water gardens and ponds, as it can tolerate wet conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus curvatus has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus curvatus is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Juncus curvatus
Juncus curvatus is native to tropical America, especially in Mexico and Central America.
Juncus curvatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus curvatus?
Juncus curvatus
What type of plant is Juncus curvatus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae.
Where is Juncus curvatus found?
It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442861-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.