Origin, Classification and Distribution of Typha Species a Paradigm for Understanding the Biology and Ecology of the Wetland Emergent Plant Species

Abstract

The paper highlighted the origin, distribution and classification of Typha. The plant is cosmopolitan found in almost all continents except Antarctica. It’s a wetland species and is highly invasive spreading through wind dispersed seeds and vegetatively through their rhizome. They are erect tall wetland species that is emergent and form a thick and dense monoculture dominating other species. Three major species were identified  Typha latifolia, Typha angustifolia and the hybrid form from the two species  Typha glauca. Most parts of the plant are edible. Their invasive nature has implication for biodiversity. They form habitat for some wildlife species. Their thick dense vegetation block water ways and caused siltiton and blockage of waterways