Typha subulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Crespo & Pérez-Mor.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 14: 424 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595947
Common Names
- Typha subulata
- Subulate Bulrush
- Subulate Cattail
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Typha subulata (also called awl-leaf cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and is found in wetlands, marshes, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Typha subulata 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
The flower of Typha subulata 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Typha subulata is a perennial aquatic plant native to North America. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Typha subulata
Typha subulata can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Typha subulata FAQ
What is Typha subulata?
Typha subulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Typhaceae.
What is the natural habitat of Typha subulata?
Typha subulata is native to Europe and Asia.
What are the uses of Typha subulata?
Typha subulata is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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
Román L. Peréz-Moreau (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Pérez-Mor.' in the authors string.
Susana Crespo (1928-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crespo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259292-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.