Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesariensis
ID:
776782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coville

Source:
iopi

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 106 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776115

Common Names

  • Caesarian Rush
  • Caesarian Wood Rush
  • Caesarian Wood-Rush

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Description

Juncus caesariensis (also called Caesar's Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus caesariensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juncus caesariensis is a small, greenish-brown, terminal spikelet, with 3-6 flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus caesariensis can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10.

Where to Find Juncus caesariensis

Juncus caesariensis is native to Europe and Asia.

Juncus caesariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus caesariensis?

Juncus caesariensis

What is the common name of Juncus caesariensis?

Caesar's Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus caesariensis?

Moist soils in open areas

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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