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Juncus effusus f. spiralis 'Unicorn'
| Family Name: | Juncaceae |
| Common Name: | Spiral Common Rush, Unicorn Soft Rush, 螺旋灯心草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Rush (Juncaceae)), Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial, Aquatic |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A herbaceous, aquatic emergent with a clumping growth form. It can grow up to a height of 10 to 50cm. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are narrow, cylindrical and coil upwards. The young leaves are light green, turning dark green as it matures. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under full to partial sun. It is suitable for planting in containers but must be watered regularly, the growing media should not be allowed to dry out between waterings. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Cut - Dried Flower: The stems are sometimes cut for floral arrangements. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Riverine, Pond / Lake / River, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Does not Drain Site) |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 31430 |
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| Species ID | 5827 |
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