Juncus exiguus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fernald & Wiegand) Lint ex Snogerup & P.F.Zika
Source:
iopi
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Preslia 74: 260 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776418
Common Names
- Slender Rush
- Slender Soft Rush
- Slender Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus exiguus (also called Dwarf Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush native to North America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist areas, such as wet meadows, streambanks, and lake shores. It has a slender stem with a few leaves and a small inflorescence of flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus exiguus 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 exiguus 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.
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Juncus exiguus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or greenhouse. It is best to sow the seed in individual pots in a cold frame as it can be slow to germinate. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Juncus exiguus
Juncus exiguus is native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.
Juncus exiguus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus exiguus?
Juncus exiguus
What is the common name of Juncus exiguus?
Exiguus rush
What is the native range of Juncus exiguus?
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
Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Karl McKay Wiegand (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiegand' in the authors string.
Sven Emil Snogerup (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Snogerup' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Zika (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zika' in the authors string.
Harold LeRoy Lint (1917-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lint' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1103478-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.