Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
776493

Status:
valid

Authors:
Laharpe

Source:
iopi

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Essai Monogr. Jonc. : 38 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775826

Common Names

  • Juncus anceps
  • Anceps Rush
  • Ancep's Rush

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Description

Juncus anceps (also called Two-Faced Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brown flowers. It is found in alpine and subalpine meadows, as well as in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus anceps has small, white, cylindrical flowers that grow in clusters. The seed is a small, round nutlet, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus anceps is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Juncus anceps

Juncus anceps is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, bogs, and swamps, as well as along the edges of ponds and streams.

Juncus anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus anceps?

Juncus anceps

What type of plant is Juncus anceps?

Grass-like herbaceous perennial

What is the optimal growing condition for Juncus anceps?

Full sun to partial shade, moist to wet soil

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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