Status:
valid
Authors:
Graebn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 8: 16 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594786
Common Names
- Typha Bavarica
- Bavarian Cattail
- Cattail
Description
Typha bavarica (also called Bavarian Cattail, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It is a perennial herbaceous plant growing up to 2 meters tall. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and shallow water.
Uses & Benefits
Typha bavarica is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration. It is also used to treat respiratory issues and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha bavarica has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typha bavarica is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, fertile soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Typha bavarica
Typha bavarica is native to Germany and can be found in the states of Bavaria and Saxony.
Typha bavarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha bavarica?
Typha bavarica
What is the common name of Typha bavarica?
Bavarian Cattail
What is the natural habitat of Typha bavarica?
Wetlands, marshes, and shallow water
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,