Juncus sphaerocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
iopi
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Flora 1: 521 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777255
Common Names
- Globe-Fruited Rush
- Globe-Fruited Bulrush
- Globe-Fruited Wood Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus sphaerocarpus (also called Round-fruited 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 sphaerocarpus 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 sphaerocarpus 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 sphaerocarpus 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 sphaerocarpus
Juncus sphaerocarpus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet soils in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Juncus sphaerocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus sphaerocarpus?
Juncus sphaerocarpus
What is the common name of Juncus sphaerocarpus?
Round-fruited Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus sphaerocarpus?
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Georg Funk (d.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443499-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.