Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
junceus
ID:
862026

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Acta Univ. Lund. 36(2; 1): 13 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861361

Common Names

  • Cynosurus junceus
  • Rush-like Dog's-tail Grass
  • Rush-like Dogtail Grass

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Description

Cynosurus junceus (also called rush-leaved dog's-tail grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in dry grassland, heaths, and disturbed ground. It is an annual grass growing to 10–50 cm tall, with a slender, erect stem.

Uses & Benefits

Cynosurus junceus is an ornamental grass that is used in flower beds and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cynosurus junceus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cynosurus junceus is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is generally pest- and disease-free.

Where to Find Cynosurus junceus

Cynosurus junceus is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Cynosurus junceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cynosurus junceus?

Cynosurus junceus

What is the common name of Cynosurus junceus?

Foxtail Barley

What is the habitat of Cynosurus junceus?

Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Svante Samuel Murbeck (1859-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397193-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].