Juncus hallii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 433 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776580
Common Names
- Hall's Rush
- Hall's Soft Rush
- Hall's Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus hallii (also called Hall'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 hallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil in wet areas and to prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus hallii is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single, terminal flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut-like seed. The seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus hallii 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 hallii
Juncus hallii is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Juncus hallii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus hallii?
Juncus hallii
What is the common name of Juncus hallii?
Hall's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus hallii?
Moist meadows, marshes, and stream banks
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
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443033-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.