Juncus duthiei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Noltie
Source:
iopi
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 134 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776340
Common Names
- Duthie's Rush
- Jointed Rush
- Strap-Leaf Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus duthiei (also called Duthie's Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush that is native to North America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m tall and has a cylindrical stem with leaves that are reduced to sheaths. It grows in moist to wet soils in meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus duthiei is an ornamental plant used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate wet conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus duthiei is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, typically with three to six flowers. The seed of Juncus duthiei is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings of Juncus duthiei are small, greenish-brown, and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus duthiei 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 duthiei
Juncus duthiei is native to Europe, and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
Juncus duthiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus duthiei?
Juncus duthiei
What is the common name of Juncus duthiei?
Duthie's Rush
What is the growth habit of Juncus duthiei?
It is an evergreen perennial grass-like herb with a clumping habit.
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
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Henry John Noltie (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noltie' in the authors string.
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