Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
iopi
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Telopea 5: 317 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777308
Common Names
- Glaucous Rush
- Glaucous Soft Rush
- Glaucous Soft-Rush
Description
Juncus subglaucus (also called Glaucous Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.5 m (1.6 ft) tall. It has a cylindrical stem with a few branches, and its leaves are reduced to a sheath. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia, and is found in wet habitats such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus subglaucus is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping, as it is drought tolerant and can be used to create a lush, green look. It is also used to create a natural habitat for wildlife, and can be used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Juncus subglaucus has small, greenish-brown flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown, and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus subglaucus is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant once established and can be propagated by seed or by division.
Where to Find Juncus subglaucus
Juncus subglaucus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus subglaucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus subglaucus?
Juncus subglaucus
What is the common name of Juncus subglaucus?
Subglaucous Rush
What is the habitat of Juncus subglaucus?
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,