Juncus interior - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiegand
Source:
iopi
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 27: 516 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776642
Common Names
- Interior Rush
- Interior Soft Rush
- Interior Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus interior (also called Interior Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush native to North America. It is a perennial herb growing up to 1 meter tall, with a rhizome and a fibrous root system. It is found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus interior is an ornamental plant used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate wet conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus interior has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings emerge in early spring and are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus interior is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rhizomatous root system. It is best grown in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Juncus interior
Juncus interior is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus interior FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus interior?
Juncus interior
What type of plant is Juncus interior?
Grass
What is the common name of Juncus interior?
Interior Rush
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
Karl McKay Wiegand (1873-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiegand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132158-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.