Juncus chlorocephalus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 485 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776202
Common Names
- Green-Headed Rush
- Green-Headed Wood Rush
- Green-Headed Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus chlorocephalus (also called Green-Headed 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 chlorocephalus 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 chlorocephalus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus chlorocephalus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. 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 chlorocephalus
Juncus chlorocephalus can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Juncus chlorocephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus chlorocephalus?
Juncus chlorocephalus
What is the common name of Juncus chlorocephalus?
Green-headed Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus chlorocephalus?
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,
References
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442810-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.