Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caspica
ID:
595511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pobed.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 12: 21 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594843

Common Names

  • Caspian Reed
  • Caspian Typha
  • Caspian Cattail

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Description

Typha caspica (also called Caspian 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 caspica is used for water purification, erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Typha caspica is brown and cylindrical. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha caspica 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 caspica

Typha caspica is native to Iran and can be found in the provinces of East Azerbaijan, Gilan, and Mazandaran.

Typha caspica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha caspica?

Typha caspica

What is the common name of Typha caspica?

Caspian Cattail

What is the natural habitat of Typha caspica?

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,

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