Juncus repens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 191 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777159
Common Names
- Repens Rush
- Repens Wood Rush
- Repens Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus repens (also called Soft Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in tufts. It is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and for water filtration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus repens is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single bract and a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus repens can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Juncus repens
Juncus repens is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Juncus repens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus repens?
Juncus repens
What is the common name of Juncus repens?
Creeping Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus repens?
Meadows, marshes, and stream banks
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
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443416-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.