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词条 Juncus kraussii
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  1. Description

  2. Distribution and habitat

  3. Uses

  4. References

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|image = Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis 11.JPG
|image_caption = Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis
|genus = Juncus
|species = kraussii
|authority = Hochst.
|subdivision_ranks = Subspecies
|subdivision = Juncus kraussii subsp. austerus {{au|(Buchenau) Snogerup}}
Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis {{au|(Buchenau) Snogerup}}
Juncus kraussii subsp. kraussii
}}Juncus kraussii commonly known as salt marsh rush, sea rush, jointed rush, matting rush or dune slack rush, is of the monocot family Juncaceae and genus Juncus. It grows in Salt marshes, estuarine and coastal areas.[1]

This species is ideal as a stabilizer in estuary banks and riparian zones that adjoin developed areas[2] it prevents erosion and provides an excellent fibre for weaving.[3]

The plant is named after a German naturalist and museum curator, Christian Krauss, who travelled to South Africa.

Description

This species is a tussock shaped perennial with many rhizomes.[4]

The leaves are tough, straw shaped and spine-tipped that grow to be {{convert|40|cm|in}} - {{convert|150|cm|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, {{convert|4|cm|in}} - {{convert|20|cm|in}} in length and are clustered toward the end of the stem. The flowers occur 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,[5] Southern Africa and South America.[6]

Juncus kraussii is salt tolerant and favours a damp environment and is most often found in areas such as swamps and brackish estuaries. The plant is able to grow in a range of soils from sands to alluvium.[4]

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.[3]

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/spaces/display.cfm?id=167|title=Birds in Backyards - Juncus kraussii |year=2007|accessdate=2008-10-28}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.lhccrems.nsw.gov.au/CPR/CPR/plant_profiles/j.kraussii.htm |title=CPR Coastal Plant Regeneration - Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis |year=2008 |accessdate=2008-10-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080904164945/http://www.lhccrems.nsw.gov.au/CPR/CPR/plant_profiles/j.kraussii.htm |archivedate=September 4, 2008 }}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.plantzafrica.com/planthij/juncuskraus.htm|title=Plantzafrica - Juncus kraussii Hochst. |year=2006|accessdate=2008-10-28}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://florabase.calm.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/1185|title=Florabase - Juncus kraussii Hochst. |year=2008|accessdate=2008-10-28}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Juncus~kraussii|title=PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online- Juncus kraussii Hochst.|year=2008|accessdate=2008-10-28}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.kznwildlife.com/site/ecotourism/activities/flora/Wetlands/Juncus_kraussii_.html|title=Ezemvelo KZM Wildlife - Juncus Kraussii - Wetlands|year=2008|accessdate=2008-10-28|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120904073557/http://www.kznwildlife.com/site/ecotourism/activities/flora/Wetlands/Juncus_kraussii_.html|archivedate=2012-09-04|df=}}
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5 : Juncus|Plants described in 1845|Flora of Australia|Flora of Southern Africa|Flora of South America

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