Juncus militaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bigelow
Source:
iopi
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Boston. , ed. 2: 139 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776909
Common Names
- Military Rush
- Military Woodrush
- Military Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus militaris (also called Military Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Juncaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in wet meadows and disturbed areas. It is a small, perennial plant, with long, slender stems and narrow, linear leaves. The flowers are small and green, and are borne in clusters.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus militaris 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 militaris 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 militaris is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. For division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Juncus militaris
Juncus militaris is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Juncus militaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus militaris?
Juncus militaris
What is the common name of Juncus militaris?
Military Rush
What is the family of Juncus militaris?
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
Jacob Bigelow (1787-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bigelow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443215-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.