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

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

[8] Juncus kraussii is salt tolerant and favours a damp environment and is most often found in areas such as swamps and brackish estuaries.

[5] 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.

It is commonly used today for stabilisation of the banks of estuaries, around salt marshes and riparian zones next to sites developed for human use.