Details of Genus: Typha L. (1753)
ID: 1744
Genus ja: ガマ
Genus en: Bulrush, Cat’s tail, Reedmace
# spp.: 40 (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Typhaceae
Family ja: ガマ
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Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Mar 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表 | Japanese common name | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Cosmopolitan
Description en: Genus of 10-15 species of monoecious, marginal aquatic herbaceous perennials from temperate and tropical regions worldwide. They form dense, robust stands of vegetation around lakes and large ponds. Thick rhizomes spread in shallow water, producing long, linear, mostly basal leaves and poker-like brown flower spikes, borne among the foliage but overtopped by the leaf tips. Clusters of male and female flowers are produced on the same spike. Bulrushes are usually only suitable for planting around a large wildlife pool, where deep water prevents their spread; T. minima is the only species suitable for a small pool or tub. The flower spikes are used in dried flower arrangements.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Divide rootstock in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-17 12:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Typhaceae | ガマ科 | 40 | Show | |
| PB2 | Typhaceae | ガマ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Typhaceae | ガマ科 | Show |