Juncus minutulus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Albert & Jahand.) Prain
Source:
iopi
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Index Kew. , Suppl. 5: 143 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776914
Common Names
- Tiny Rush
- Tiny Woodrush
- Tiny Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus minutulus (also called Small Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Juncaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, from the British Isles east to the Caucasus. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus minutulus 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 minutulus 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 minutulus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Juncus minutulus
Juncus minutulus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Juncus minutulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus minutulus?
Juncus minutulus
What is the common name of Juncus minutulus?
Small Rush
What is the family of Juncus minutulus?
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 Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Émile Jahandiez (1876-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jahand.' in the authors string.
Abel Albert (1836-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084798-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.