Status:
valid
Authors:
Assadi & Hamdi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 42: 24 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595249
Common Names
- Kalat Cattail
- Kalat Reedmace
- Kalat Bulrush
Description
Typha kalatensis (also called Kalat Cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Typha. It is native to Central Asia and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has long, slender leaves and a cylindrical, brownish-green flower spike.
Uses & Benefits
Typha kalatensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha kalatensis has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typha kalatensis is a tall, clump-forming perennial that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It has small, greenish-brown flowers that appear in summer. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Typha kalatensis
Typha kalatensis can be found in the Caucasus region.
Typha kalatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha kalatensis?
Typha kalatensis
What is the common name of Typha kalatensis?
Kalat Typha
Where is Typha kalatensis native to?
Central and South Asia
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,