Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gezei
ID:
595741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rothm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 49: 171 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595073

Common Names

  • Gezei Typha
  • Typha Gezei
  • Geze's Typha

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Description

Typha gezei (also called Bulrush, among many other common names) is a tall, perennial plant native to wetlands of Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a tall, erect stem. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Typha gezei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil, as it is tolerant of drought and salt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Typha gezei has small, yellow-brown flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and covered in long, white hairs. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha gezei is a perennial plant that grows in moist, wet areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Typha gezei

Typha gezei is native to China and can be found growing in moist, wet soils in full sun to partial shade.

Typha gezei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha gezei?

Typha gezei

What is the common name of Typha gezei?

Gezé's Cattail

Where is Typha gezei native to?

Africa

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

Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836851-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.