Common Name:

General Information

Juncus procerus is a grass-like, densely clump-forming perennial plant growing from a rhizomatous rootstock; it can grow around 60 - 165cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.

Known Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, there is a report that one member of this genus is possibly toxic to mammals[].

Botanical References

Range

Southern S. America - Argentina, Chile; Australasia - New Zealand, Australia (Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia.

Habitat

Various moist habitats[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.20 m
Pollinators	Wind
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Easily grown in a moist soil, bog garden or shallow water[, ]. Prefers a heavy soil in sun or light shade[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The stems are used in basket making, thatching, weaving mats etc[, ]. They are also used for cordage[, ].

Propagation

Seed - surface sow in pots in a cold frame in early spring and keep the compost moist. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer if they have grown sufficiently, otherwise in late spring of the following year.
Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.