Common name: Narrow-leaved Cumbungi
Typha domingensis Pers. APNI* Synonyms: Typha brownii Kunth APNI*
Description: Robust, emergent monoecious aquatic perennial to 4 m high; rhizomes to c. 20 mm diam.; stems to 20 mm diam.
Leaves with blade to 2 m long and 20 mm wide.
Upper leaves with sheath not auriculate or only the uppermost 1 or 2 leaves distinctly auriculate. Inflorescence with male and female spikes separated by 0.5–5 cm. Mature female spike usually 12–40 cm long, < 20 mm diam., cinnamon to brown with numerous spathulate (usually 4–8 cells across) floral bracts; stigmas linear, acuminate, markedly concave transversely, not fleshy. Male spike 15–35 cm long, 5–10 mm diam.; pollen shed as single grains.
Flowering: during warmer months.
Distribution and occurrence: Grows in swamps, margins of lakes and streams, irrigation channels and drains; reasonably salt-tolerant and can become a problem in drains.
NSW subdivisions: NC, CC, SC, CT, ST, NWS, CWS, SWS, NWP, SWP, NFWP, SFWP, LHI
Other Australian states: Qld Vic. Tas. W.A. S.A. N.T.
Text by S. W. L. Jacobs
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 4 (1993)
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