Status:
valid
Authors:
Mavrodiev
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 107(5): 77 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595980
Common Names
- Typha tichomirovii
- Tichomirov's Bulrush
- Tichomirov's Cattail
Description
Typha tichomirovii (also called Tichomirov's Cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in shallow water and wet soils, and is often found in marshes, ponds, and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Typha tichomirovii is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping. The leaves can be used to make a tea and the flowers can be used to make a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Typha tichomirovii 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 tichomirovii 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 tichomirovii
Typha tichomirovii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Typha tichomirovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha tichomirovii?
Typha tichomirovii
What is the growth habit of Typha tichomirovii?
It is an evergreen perennial herb with a clumping habit.
What is the native range of Typha tichomirovii?
It is native to eastern Europe and western 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,