Status:
valid
Authors:
Veldkamp
Source:
iopi
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Blumea 23: 415 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776984
Common Names
- Juncus nupela
- Nupela Rush
- Nupela Soft Rush
Description
Juncus nupela (also called Nupela Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to New Zealand and is often found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus nupela 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
Juncus nupela has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single spike. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus nupela is a species of rush native to New Zealand. It is an evergreen perennial plant that grows in moist, sunny areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring or late fall. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Juncus nupela
Juncus nupela is found in wetland habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Juncus nupela FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus nupela?
Juncus nupela
What is the common name of Juncus nupela?
Mountain Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus nupela?
It is found in wet areas such as alpine meadows, bogs, and wet grasslands
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,