Juncus debilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
iopi
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Manual : 506 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776284
Common Names
- Juncus debilis
- Weak Rush
- Weak Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus debilis (also called Weak Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush in the family Juncaceae. It is native to much of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and it can be found in a variety of habitats, from wet meadows to dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus debilis is a small, yellow-green inflorescence, with the seed being a small, brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus debilis is a species of rush that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the plants should be divided in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Juncus debilis
Juncus debilis 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.
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132094-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.