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Broad-Leaved Cattail

Typha latifolia

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About

The Broad-Leaved Cattail (Typha latifolia) is a species in the genus Typha. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. It has been recorded Widely distributed across Africa (Senegal), Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countri.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Africa (Senegal), Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Species

Typha latifolia (Broad-Leaved Cattail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish totora

French massette à larges feuilles

German Breitblättriger Rohrkolben

Portuguese taboa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad-Leaved Cattail?

The scientific name of Broad-Leaved Cattail is Typha latifolia. It belongs to the genus Typha.

Where does Broad-Leaved Cattail live?

Broad-Leaved Cattail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Senegal), Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Guatemala.

What family does Broad-Leaved Cattail belong to?

Broad-Leaved Cattail (Typha latifolia) belongs to the genus Typha, which is part of the taxonomic family Typhaceae.

What kingdom does Broad-Leaved Cattail belong to?

Broad-Leaved Cattail (Typha latifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Broad-Leaved Cattail?

The closest relatives of Broad-Leaved Cattail in the genus Typha include Bullrush, Indian reed-grass, Laxman’s bulrush, Southern cattail, Blue Cattail.