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Cattail

Typha angustifolia

Least Concern

About

The Cattail (Typha angustifolia) is a species in the genus Typha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and high

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, among 10 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (9 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Typha angustifolia (Cattail)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish anea

French massette à feuilles étroites

German Schmalblättriger Rohrkolben

Portuguese taboa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cattail?

The scientific name of Cattail is Typha angustifolia. It belongs to the genus Typha.

What is the conservation status of Cattail?

Cattail (Typha angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cattail live?

Cattail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Mozambique), Asia (9 countries), Europe (6 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (7 countries).. Countries include Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Dominican Republic.

What family does Cattail belong to?

Cattail (Typha angustifolia) belongs to the genus Typha, which is part of the taxonomic family Typhaceae.

Is Cattail endangered?

No, Cattail (Typha angustifolia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Cattail belong to?

Cattail (Typha angustifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Cattail?

The closest relatives of Cattail in the genus Typha include Blue Cattail, Broad-Leaved Cattail, Bullrush, Dwarf bulrush, Indian reed-grass.