Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
595928

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 971 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595260



Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Cattail
  • Broad-leaved Reedmace
  • Broad-leaved Bulrush


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Synonyms

  • Typha angustifolia sonderi Kronf. [unknown]
  • Typha latifolia latifolia [unknown]

Description

Typha latifolia (also called Common Cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Typha. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has long, broad leaves and a cylindrical, brownish-green flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Typha latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Typha latifolia has a small, greenish-brown flower head, with a single spike of male flowers at the top and a single spike of female flowers at the bottom. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha latifolia is a tall, clump-forming perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. 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 latifolia

Typha latifolia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Typha latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha latifolia?

Typha latifolia

What is the common name of Typha latifolia?

Common Cattail

Where is Typha latifolia native to?

North America, Europe, and 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,

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