Juncus procerus
E.Mey.
Juncaceae
Juncus pallidus triandrus Cheeseman
Juncus valdiviae Steud.
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[
2126- Title
- Juncaceae 3: Juncus subg. Agathryon
- Publication
- Species Plantarum: Flora of the World Part 8: 1-192
- Author
- Kirschner J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 0 642 56824 3
- Description
-
].
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[
76- Title
- Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Cooper. M. and Johnson. A.
- Publisher
- HMSO
- Year
- 1984
- ISBN
- 0112425291
- Description
- Concentrates mainly on the effects of poisonous plants to livestock.
].
Botanical References
2126- Title
- Juncaceae 3: Juncus subg. Agathryon
- Publication
- Species Plantarum: Flora of the World Part 8: 1-192
- Author
- Kirschner J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 0 642 56824 3
- Description
-
Range
Southern S. America - Argentina, Chile; Australasia - New Zealand, Australia (Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, Western Australia.
Habitat
Various moist habitats[
2126- Title
- Juncaceae 3: Juncus subg. Agathryon
- Publication
- Species Plantarum: Flora of the World Part 8: 1-192
- Author
- Kirschner J. et al
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 0 642 56824 3
- Description
-
].
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[
1- Title
- RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956
- Publication
-
- Author
- F. Chittendon.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Year
- 1951
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaced in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).
,
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
]. Prefers a heavy soil in sun or light shade[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The stems are used in basket making, thatching, weaving mats etc[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
]. They are also used for cordage[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
61- Title
- A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Usher. G.
- Publisher
- Constable
- Year
- 1974
- ISBN
- 0094579202
- Description
- Forget the sexist title, this is one of the best books on the subject. Lists a very extensive range of useful plants from around the world with very brief details of the uses. Not for the casual reader.
].
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.
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