Status:
valid
Authors:
Skvortsov
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mandsh. : 1 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595795
Common Names
- Typha przewalskii
- Przewalski's Cattail
- Mongolian Cattail
Description
Typha przewalskii (also called Przewalski's bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to 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 przewalskii is used for erosion control, as a source of biomass fuel, and for the production of paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Typha przewalskii is a small, yellow-green spike. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a yellow-green underside.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typha przewalskii is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and establish. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and can be grown in standing or flowing water.
Where to Find Typha przewalskii
Typha przewalskii is native to Europe and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, ponds, and lakes.
Typha przewalskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha przewalskii?
Typha przewalskii
What is the common name of Typha przewalskii?
Przewalski's Reed
What is the natural habitat of Typha przewalskii?
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,