Juncus membranaceus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
iopi
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 10 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776884
Common Names
- Membranous Rush
- Membranous Woodrush
- Membranous Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus membranaceus (also called Membranous Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It has a cylindrical stem with a few leaves and a small, rounded head. It is native to North America, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus membranaceus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus membranaceus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus membranaceus can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in wet areas.
Where to Find Juncus membranaceus
Juncus membranaceus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Juncus membranaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus membranaceus?
Juncus membranaceus
What is the common name of Juncus membranaceus?
Membranous Rush
What is the family of Juncus membranaceus?
Juncaceae
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
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Forbes Royle (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Royle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443203-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.