Juncus fauriei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lév. & Vaniot
Source:
iopi
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: 292 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776437
Common Names
- Faurie's Rush
- Faurie's Soft Rush
- Faurie's Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus fauriei (also called Faurie's 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 fauriei is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus fauriei 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 fauriei 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 fauriei
Juncus fauriei is native to North America, where it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers.
Juncus fauriei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus fauriei?
Juncus fauriei
What is the common name of Juncus fauriei?
Faurie's Rush
What type of plant is Juncus fauriei?
Perennial grass-like herb
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
Eugène Vaniot (1846-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaniot' in the authors string.
Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442955-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.