Juncus gerardi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Loisel.
Source:
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Desvaux) 2: 284 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200032458
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Juncus gerardi (also called Gerard's Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush in the family Juncaceae. It is native to North America, and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus gerardi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create a natural border or a hedge.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Juncus gerardii sub. gerardiiJuncus gerardii sub. montanus Snogerup
Juncus gerardi sub. atrofuscus (Rupr.) Printz
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus gerardi has small, greenish-brown flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
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Juncus gerardi is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to North America. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the root mass. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Juncus gerardi
Juncus gerardi can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Juncus gerardi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus gerardi?
Juncus gerardi
What is the common name of Juncus gerardi?
Gerard's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus gerardi?
Wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30116907-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.