Juncus capillaceus
Also known as: Juncus capillaceus var. montevidensis Buchenau +1 more
- Juncus capillaceus var. montevidensis Buchenau
- Juncus tenuifolius Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Juncus capillaceus is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Juncus is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Chile Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Juan Fernández Is., Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, New South Wales, Spain, St.Helena, Victoria