Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillimus
ID:
777228

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buchenau) V.I.Krecz. & Gontsch.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 3: 528 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776561



Common Names

  • Graceful Rush
  • Slender Rush
  • Graceful-Stemmed Rush


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Description

Juncus gracillimus (also called slender rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, cylindrical leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus gracillimus 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

Juncus gracillimus has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus gracillimus is a perennial grass-like plant that grows to a height of around 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted immediately. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination has occurred.

Where to Find Juncus gracillimus

Juncus gracillimus can be found in wet areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

V.I. Kreczetowicz (1901-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Krecz.' in the authors string.
Nikolai Goncharov (1900-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gontsch.' in the authors string.
Franz Georg Philipp Buchenau (1831-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchenau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443017-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.