Juncus digitatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Witham & Zika
Source:
iopi
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 775 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913057
Common Names
- Juncus
- Digitate Rush
- Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus digitatus (also called Finger Rush, among many other common names) is a terrestrial grass species native to North America. It has a single, erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are green. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus digitatus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus digitatus has small, greenish-brown flowers that are fragrant and grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, white coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus digitatus can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Juncus digitatus
Juncus digitatus is native to wetland habitats in North America.
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
Peter Francis Zika (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zika' in the authors string.
Carol W. Witham: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.W.Witham' in the authors string.
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