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Southern cattail

Typha domingensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal), North America (Jamaica, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇷 Mauritania 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇺🇸 United States 🇾🇪 Yemen

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Typha domingensis (Southern cattail)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Chang Bao Xiang Pu

Spanish Enea

French Massette Australe

Portuguese tababuya

Arabic Bout

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern cattail?

The scientific name of Southern cattail is Typha domingensis. It belongs to the genus Typha.

Where does Southern cattail live?

Southern cattail is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Portugal), North America (Jamaica, United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Guinea, India, Jamaica, Liberia, Mali.

What family does Southern cattail belong to?

Southern cattail (Typha domingensis) belongs to the genus Typha, which is part of the taxonomic family Typhaceae.

What kingdom does Southern cattail belong to?

Southern cattail (Typha domingensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Southern cattail?

The closest relatives of Southern cattail in the genus Typha include Blue Cattail, Broad-Leaved Cattail, Bullrush, Cattail, Dwarf bulrush.