Status:
valid
Authors:
De Marco & Dinelli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 35-36: 131 (1976-1977 publ. 1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595884
Common Names
- Typha sistanica
- Sistan Cattail
- Sistan Reedmace
Description
Typha sistanica (also called Sistan cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has long, thin leaves and is found in wetlands, marshes, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Typha sistanica is used for erosion control, as a source of biomass fuel, and for the production of paper pulp.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha sistanica has small, yellow-brown flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typha sistanica is a perennial plant that is native to western Asia. It is a tall, clumping plant that typically grows to 6-8’ tall. It features small, brown flowers in summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Typha sistanica
Typha sistanica is native to Central Asia. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of rivers and lakes.
Typha sistanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha sistanica?
Typha sistanica
What is the common name of Typha sistanica?
Sistan Cattail
Where is Typha sistanica native to?
Southern 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,