Juncus nepalicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miyam. & H.Ohba
Source:
iopi
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 68: 28 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776952
Common Names
- Juncus nepalicus
- Nepal Rush
- Nepal Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus nepalicus (also called Nepal Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Asia. It has a creeping habit, with stems up to 60 cm long and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus nepalicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover, and is also used in erosion control and as a component of wetland restoration projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus nepalicus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single, three-petaled flower at the tip. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus nepalicus is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The root clump can be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Juncus nepalicus
Juncus nepalicus is found in wetland habitats in Asia.
Juncus nepalicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus nepalicus?
Juncus nepalicus
What is the common name of Juncus nepalicus?
Nepal Rush
Where is Juncus nepalicus found?
It is found in the Himalayas, China, Japan, and Korea
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
Hideaki Ohba (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohba' in the authors string.
Futoshi Miyamoto (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:971612-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.