Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcephalus
ID:
777569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
iopi

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 237 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776902



Common Names

  • Small-Head Rush
  • Small-Head Woodrush
  • Small-Head Wood-Rush


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Description

Juncus microcephalus (also called Small-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 small, rounded head. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus microcephalus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juncus microcephalus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus microcephalus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. For division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in moist soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Juncus microcephalus

Juncus microcephalus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Juncus microcephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus microcephalus?

Juncus microcephalus

What is the common name of Juncus microcephalus?

Small-Headed Rush

What is the family of Juncus microcephalus?

Juncaceae

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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