Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
provincialis
ID:
596452

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 272 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595784



Common Names

  • Typha provincialis
  • Narrow-leaved Cattail
  • Slender Cattail


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Description

Typha provincialis (also called provincial bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Typha provincialis is used in wetlands and water gardens as a natural filter for water and to provide habitat for wildlife. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Typha provincialis 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 shiny. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha provincialis is a low-growing, clump-forming, deciduous perennial that typically grows to only 1-2’ tall. It features small, brownish-green, cylindrical flower spikes (to 2” long) in late spring. It is native to marshes, swamps, and wet meadows in North America. It is best grown in wet to moist soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Typha provincialis

Typha provincialis is native to Europe and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, ponds, and lakes.

Typha provincialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha provincialis?

Typha provincialis

What is the common name of Typha provincialis?

Common Reed

What is the natural habitat of Typha provincialis?

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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