Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalotes
ID:
776861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 66 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776194



Common Names

  • Juncus Cephalotes
  • Cephalotes Juncus
  • Juncus Juncus


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Description

Juncus cephalotes (also called Cephalotes Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a cylindrical stem, with a height of up to 1 meter, and is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus cephalotes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus cephalotes has small, yellowish-brown flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus cephalotes is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best grown in a sunny location with moist soil.

Where to Find Juncus cephalotes

Juncus cephalotes can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Juncus cephalotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus cephalotes?

Juncus cephalotes

What is the common name of Juncus cephalotes?

Headed Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus cephalotes?

Wet meadows, marshes, and lake shores

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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