Juncus sphacelatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Voy. Inde 4: 172 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777253
Common Names
- Fringed Rush
- Fringed Bulrush
- Fringed Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus sphacelatus (also called Scaly Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus sphacelatus is often used in flower arrangements, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus sphacelatus has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus sphacelatus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought once established.
Where to Find Juncus sphacelatus
Juncus sphacelatus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet soils in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Juncus sphacelatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus sphacelatus?
Juncus sphacelatus
What is the common name of Juncus sphacelatus?
Slender Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus sphacelatus?
Moist to wet soils, often in open areas
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
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443498-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.