Juncus kraussii
Juncus kraussii | |
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Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Juncaceae |
Genus: | Juncus |
Species: | J. kraussii
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Binomial name | |
Juncus kraussii | |
Subspecies | |
Juncus kraussii subsp. austerus (Buchenau) Snogerup |
Juncus kraussii commonly known as salt marsh rush, sea rush, jointed rush, matting rush or dune slack rush, is of the
This species is ideal as a stabiliser in estuary banks and
The plant is named after a German
Description
This species is a
The leaves are tough, straw shaped and spine-tipped that grow to be 40 centimetres (16 in) - 150 centimetres (59 in) in length with a golden brown or shiny black sheath. The inflorescences or flowers of J. kraussii are reddish brown to purplish brown in colour, 4 centimetres (1.6 in) - 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length and are clustered toward the end of the stem. The flowers have clusters of three to six and flowering occurs in Summer between October and January.
Distribution and habitat
The species occurs in all states of Australia,[6][3] New Zealand[7] Southern Africa and South America.[8]
Juncus kraussii is salt tolerant and favours a damp environment and is most often found in areas such as
Uses
Juncus kraussii is harvested and weaved to produce traditional sleeping mats, baskets, beer strainers, and other craftwork items in many Zulu areas of South Africa. The plant is in great demand because of its economic value and has been extensively harvested in the wild. It is now cultivated in many areas and is harvested yearly for a period of seven years in total.[4]
The stems and leaves of Juncus kraussii were used by
References
- ^ "Birds in Backyards - Juncus kraussii". 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ "CPR Coastal Plant Regeneration - Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis". 2008. Archived from the original on September 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ Botanic Gardens of South Australia. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ a b "PlantZAfrica.com - Juncus kraussii Hochst". 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ a b "Florabase - Juncus kraussii Hochst". 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ "PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online- Juncus kraussii Hochst". 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ Bodmin, K.A., Champion, P.D., James, T., Burton, T. (2015) New Zealand Rushes: Juncus factsheets. Hamilton: NIWA
- ^ "Ezemvelo KZM Wildlife - Juncus Kraussii - Wetlands". 2008. Archived from the original on 2012-09-04. Retrieved 2008-10-28.