Juncus megacephalus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Curtis
Source:
iopi
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist. 1: 132 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776874
Common Names
- Large-Head Rush
- Large-Head Woodrush
- Large-Head Wood-Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus megacephalus (also called Big-headed Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It has a cylindrical stem with a few leaves and a large, rounded head. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus megacephalus is a species of rush that is used for erosion control, as a groundcover, and as a decorative element in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus megacephalus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single, three-petaled flower at the tip. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus megacephalus can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in wet areas.
Where to Find Juncus megacephalus
Juncus megacephalus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Juncus megacephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus megacephalus?
Juncus megacephalus
What is the common name of Juncus megacephalus?
Large-headed Rush
Where is Juncus megacephalus found?
Juncus megacephalus is found in North America and parts of Europe
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
Moses Ashley Curtis (1808-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Curtis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443194-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.