Status:
valid
Authors:
Barros
Source:
iopi
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 10: 433 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776414
Common Names
- Ernesti-Barrosi Rush
- Jointed Rush
- Strap-Leaf Rush
Description
Juncus ernesti-barrosi (also called Ernesti-Barros' 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 ernesti-barrosi 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 ernesti-barrosi is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus ernesti-barrosi is a perennial plant native to South America. It is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soils.
Where to Find Juncus ernesti-barrosi
Juncus ernesti-barrosi is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
Juncus ernesti-barrosi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus ernesti-barrosi?
Juncus ernesti-barrosi
What is the common name of Juncus ernesti-barrosi?
Ernesti-barrosi rush
What is the native range of Juncus ernesti-barrosi?
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,