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Semar

Juncus acutus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, and Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Poales (قبئيات)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus acutus (Semar)

Names in Other Languages

French Jonc Piquant
Arabic Semar

Similar Species in Juncus

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(W)asal
Juncus rigidus
Least Concern
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Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
Least Concern
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chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
Least Concern
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bog rush
Juncus stygius
Least Concern
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Broadleaf rush
Juncus planifolius
Not Evaluated
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Bulbous Rush
Juncus bulbosus
Least Concern
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Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
Least Concern
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Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Semar?
The scientific name of Semar is Juncus acutus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.
What is the conservation status of Semar?
Semar (Juncus acutus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Semar live?
Semar is found in Distributed across Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, and Portugal.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, Portugal.
What family does Semar belong to?
Semar (Juncus acutus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is Semar endangered?
No, Semar (Juncus acutus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Semar belong to?
Semar (Juncus acutus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of Semar?
The closest relatives of Semar in the genus Juncus include (W)asal, Bayonet Rush, bog rush, Broadleaf rush, Bulbous Rush.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Juncus — 20 Species

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Semar
Juncus acutus
LC
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(W)asal
Juncus rigidus
LC 🐾
Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
LC 🐾
bog rush
Juncus stygius
LC 🐾
Broadleaf rush
Juncus planifolius
NE 🐾
Bulbous Rush
Juncus bulbosus
LC 🐾
Common Toad Rush
Juncus bufonius
LC 🐾
long-style rush
Juncus longistylis
NE 🐾
Forbestown rush
Juncus cyperoides
NE 🐾
frog rush
Juncus ranarius
LC 🐾
Giant Path Rush
Juncus anthelatus
LC 🐾
Torrey Rush
Juncus torreyi
NE 🐾
Grass-Leaf Rush
Juncus marginatus
LC 🐾
hairy-leaved rush
Juncus supiniformis
LC 🐾
heath rush
Juncus squarrosus
LC 🐾
chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
LC 🐾
Knotty-Leaved Rush
Juncus acuminatus
LC 🐾
Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
LC 🐾
Merten's rush
Juncus mertensianus
LC 🐾
Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
CR
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