Juncus echinocephalus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balslev
Source:
iopi
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 11: 37 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776345
Common Names
- Echinate Rush
- Jointed Rush
- Strap-Leaf Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus echinocephalus (also called Spiny-Headed Rush, among many other common names) is a species of rush that is native to North America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.4 m tall and has a cylindrical stem with leaves that are reduced to sheaths. It grows in moist to wet soils in meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus echinocephalus is commonly used in landscaping and garden design, as it is an attractive ornamental grass. It is also used for erosion control and to stabilize soil in areas that are prone to flooding or water runoff.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus echinocephalus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, typically with three to six flowers. The seed of Juncus echinocephalus is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings of Juncus echinocephalus are small, greenish-brown, and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus echinocephalus is a species of rush that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring and the plants should be divided in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Juncus echinocephalus
Juncus echinocephalus is native to North America, and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
Juncus echinocephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus echinocephalus?
Juncus echinocephalus
What is the common name of Juncus echinocephalus?
Spiny-headed Rush
What is the growth habit of Juncus echinocephalus?
It is an evergreen perennial grass-like herb with a clumping habit.
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
Henrik Balslev (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balslev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:132111-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.