Juncus mollis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
iopi
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 311 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776920
Common Names
- Mollis Rush
- Mollis Wood Rush
- Mollis Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus mollis (also called Soft Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with thin, cylindrical stems and soft, rounded leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus mollis 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 mollis 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 mollis
Juncus mollis is native to North America.
Juncus mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus mollis?
Juncus mollis
What is the common name of Juncus mollis?
Soft Rush
What is the family of Juncus mollis?
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
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970844-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.