Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflorus
ID:
778180

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 104 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777513



Common Names

  • Uniflorus Rush
  • Uniflorus Woodrush
  • Uniflorus Wood-rush


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Description

Juncus uniflorus (also called One-Flowered Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1.5 feet. It has three-angled stems, with small, three-petaled flowers. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus uniflorus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus uniflorus has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus uniflorus is a species of rush that is native to Europe. It can be grown in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Juncus uniflorus

Juncus uniflorus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Juncus uniflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus uniflorus?

Juncus uniflorus

What is the common name of Juncus uniflorus?

One-flowered Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus uniflorus?

Juncus uniflorus is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.

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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