Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sistanica
ID:
596552

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

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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.

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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,

References

Giovanni De Marco (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Marco' in the authors string.
Angela Dinelli (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinelli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836907-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.