Juncus effusus
Juncus effusus, commonly known as soft rush, is a versatile perennial plant found in wetlands worldwide. Renowned for its slender, cylindrical stems, it plays a crucial role in stabilizing soil and purifying water. Traditionally, it has been utilized in crafting mats, baskets, and various medicinal remedies across diverse cultures.
- Scientific name: Juncus effusus
- Family: Juncaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, falling into the family Juncaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Juncus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Juncaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Juncus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal or wetland areas of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its presence extends to the islands of Føroyar and Iceland. The species is also widely documented throughout Great Britain. Together, these locations highlight the plant's preference for Northern European environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Juncus effusus has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 26 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,6-dimethyl-4,5-dihydropyrene-2,7-diol, 1-(3,7- dihydroxy-2,8-dimethyl-9,10-dihydrophenanthren-1-yl)ethanone, 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride, 5-(1-methoxyethyl)-1-methyl-phenanthren-2,7-diol, 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene.
- Total chemicals
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 26
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,6-dimethyl-4,5-dihydropyrene-2,7-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1-(3,7- dihydroxy-2,8-dimethyl-9,10-dihydrophenanthren-1-yl)ethanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 5-(1-methoxyethyl)-1-methyl-phenanthren-2,7-diol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9,10-dihydrophenanthrene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| As | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydroeffusol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Juncus effusus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Juncus effusus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Phytophthora parasitica, anxiety, cancer.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phytophthora parasitica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anxiety | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |