Juncus tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 2: 214 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777403
Common Names
- Slender-Leaved Rush
- Slender-Leaved Soft Rush
- Slender-Leaved Soft-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus tenuis (also called the Slender Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in wet habitats, such as marshes, meadows, and along the edges of streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus tenuis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in the construction of baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Juncus tenuis has small, greenish-brown flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown, and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus tenuis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.
Where to Find Juncus tenuis
Juncus tenuis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Juncus tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus tenuis?
Juncus tenuis
What is the common name of Juncus tenuis?
N/A
What type of plant is Juncus tenuis?
Herbaceous perennial
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:304453-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.