Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
595165

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 971 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594497



Common Names

  • Narrowleaf Cattail
  • Narrowleaf Bulrush
  • Narrowleaf Reedmace


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Synonyms

  • Typha angustifolia elatior (Boenn.) Nyman [unknown]

Description

Typha angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has long, narrow leaves and brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Typha angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Typha angustifolia has small brownish-green flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha angustifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Typha angustifolia

Typha angustifolia is native to North America and can be found in wetlands and marshes.

Typha angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha angustifolia?

Typha angustifolia

What is the natural habitat of Typha angustifolia?

It is native to Eurasia and North America

What is the flowering season of Typha angustifolia?

It flowers from late spring to early summer

Species in the Typha genus

Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii, Typha sistanica, Typha smirnovii, Typha subulata, Typha suwensis, Typha tichomirovii, Typha turcomanica, Typha tzvelevii, Typha valentinii, Typha varsobica, Typha austro-orientalis, Typha incana, Typha shuttleworthii, Typha linnaei, Typha soligorskiensis, Typha paludosa, Typha biarmica, Typha sinantropica, Typha volgensis, Typha ephemeroida, Typha krasnovae, Typha komarovii, Typha kamelinii, Typha kozlovii, Typha androssovii, Typha yakutii,

Species in the Typhaceae family

Sparganium americanum, Sparganium androcladum, Sparganium angustifolium, Sparganium confertum, Sparganium emersum, Sparganium erectum, Sparganium eurycarpum, Sparganium fallax, Sparganium fluctuans, Sparganium glomeratum, Sparganium gramineum, Sparganium hyperboreum, Sparganium japonicum, Sparganium kawakamii, Sparganium limosum, Sparganium longifolium, Sparganium natans, Sparganium oligocarpon, Sparganium probatovae, Sparganium rothertii, Sparganium speirocephalum, Sparganium splendens, Sparganium stoloniferum, Sparganium subglobosum, Sparganium yunnanense, Sparganium polyedrum, Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii,

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