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Typha orientalis

Broadleaf Cumbungi, Bullrush
Other regional names: Lesser Reed Mace +1 more
  • Lesser Reed Mace
  • Oriental Cattail
Also known as: Typha angustifolia subsp. muelleri (Rohrb.) Graebn. +8 more
  • Typha angustifolia subsp. muelleri (Rohrb.) Graebn.
  • Typha japonica Miq.
  • Typha latifolia subsp. orientalis (C.Presl) Rohrb.
  • Typha latifolia var. orientalis (C.Presl) Rohrb.
  • Typha muelleri Rohrb.
  • Typha orientalis subsp. brunnea Skvortsov
  • Typha orientalis var. brunnea Skvortsov
  • Typha shuttleworthii subsp. orientalis (C.Presl) Graebn.
  • Typha shuttleworthii var. orientalis (C.Presl) Rohrb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Typhaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte.

Typha orientalis (commonly known as Broadleaf Cumbungi or Bullrush) is an aquatic herbaceous perennial belonging to the Typhaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Kermadec Is., Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Myanmar, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Primorye, Queensland, Sakhalin, South Australia, Taiwan, Tasmania, Victoria, West Himalaya, Western Australia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chatham Is.

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