Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capensis
ID:
595500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rohrb.) N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 32 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594832



Common Names

  • Cape Typha
  • Cape Cattail
  • Cape Reedmace


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Description

Typha capensis (also called Cape 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 capensis has a variety of uses, including water purification, erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Typha capensis is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha capensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, sunny locations and can tolerate some flooding. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Typha capensis

Typha capensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and Northern Cape.

Typha capensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha capensis?

Typha capensis

What is the common name of Typha capensis?

Cape Cattail

What is the natural habitat of Typha capensis?

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,

References

Paul Rohrbach (1846-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohrb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836829-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.