Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycephalus
ID:
776664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Buchenau

Source:
iopi

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 12: 268 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775997

Common Names

  • Short-Headed Rush
  • Short-Headed Wood Rush
  • Short-Headed Wood-Rush

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Description

Juncus brachycephalus (also called Short-Headed Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus brachycephalus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to create a natural border or as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juncus brachycephalus is a small, green, spike-shaped flower with no petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus brachycephalus is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The root clump can be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Juncus brachycephalus

Juncus brachycephalus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Species in the Juncus genus

Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis, Juncus caespiticius, Juncus canadensis, Juncus capensis,

Species in the Juncaceae family

Distichia acicularis, Distichia filamentosa, Distichia muscoides, Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis,

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