Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perpusillus
ID:
777719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sam.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1237 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777052



Common Names

  • Perpusillus Rush
  • Very Small Rush
  • Very Small Soft Rush


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Description

Juncus perpusillus (also called Dwarf Rush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus perpusillus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus perpusillus has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus perpusillus is a hardy perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It is best to sow the seed in autumn or early spring.

Where to Find Juncus perpusillus

Juncus perpusillus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.

Juncus perpusillus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus perpusillus?

Juncus perpusillus

What is the common name of Juncus perpusillus?

Few-flowered Rush

What type of plant is Juncus perpusillus?

Grass-like plant

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,

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