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Typha latifolia 'Variegata'
| Family Name: | Typhaceae |
| Common Name: | Variegated Broad Leaf Cattail, Variegated Cat-tail |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Submerged Aquatic) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 0.9 m to 1.5 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Grass-like submerged aquatic plant has an erect growth habit. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Variegated, linear leaves are striped green and cream white. |
| Flowers | Greenish flowers are arranged in a spike inflorescence. The male and female flowers are separated from one another on the spike. |
| Fruit | The seed head is shaped like a cigar and composed of numerous, tiny nutlets. |
| Cultivation | This species can be cultivated submerged or in constantly moist soil, such as along streams or pond margins. This cultivar tends to spread, so you might consider placing it in a large pot before submerging it in a water feature. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog, Container Planting |
| Thematic Landscaping | Marsh Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Low |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Green |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Linear) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Green |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Inflorescence Type | Spike |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
|---|---|
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Indehiscent Dry Fruit , Nut / Nutlet |
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Others
| Master ID | 31447 |
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| Species ID | 5844 |
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