Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scheuchzerioides
ID:
777867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 100 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777200



Common Names

  • Scheuchzer's Rush
  • Scheuchzer's Soft Rush
  • Scheuchzer's Meadow Rush


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Description

Juncus scheuchzerioides (also called Scheuchzer's Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a tufted habit and narrow, grass-like leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is typically found in wet habitats such as marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus scheuchzerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an erosion control plant. It is also used in the production of baskets, mats, and other weaving materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus scheuchzerioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus scheuchzerioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Juncus scheuchzerioides

Juncus scheuchzerioides can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet soils in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Juncus scheuchzerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus scheuchzerioides?

Juncus scheuchzerioides

What is the common name of Juncus scheuchzerioides?

Scheuchzer's Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus scheuchzerioides?

Mesic to wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies

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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