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dwarf rush

Juncus capitatus

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 10 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Juncus capitatus (dwarf rush)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc à inflorescence globuleuse

German Lössackerbinse

Similar Species in Juncus

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Alpine Rush

Juncus alpinoarticulatus

Critically Endangered

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Arctic Rush

Juncus arcticus

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dwarf rush?

The scientific name of dwarf rush is Juncus capitatus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.

What is the conservation status of dwarf rush?

dwarf rush (Juncus capitatus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does dwarf rush live?

dwarf rush is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, South Africa.

What family does dwarf rush belong to?

dwarf rush (Juncus capitatus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.

Is dwarf rush endangered?

Yes, dwarf rush (Juncus capitatus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does dwarf rush belong to?

dwarf rush (Juncus capitatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of dwarf rush?

The closest relatives of dwarf rush in the genus Juncus include Alpine Rush, Arctic Rush, Baltic Rush, Bayonet Rush, Big-Headed Rush.