Cat-Tail PRODUCT NAME
typha angustifolia L. SCIENTIFIC NAME
| Common Name: | Cat-tail |
| Local Name: | FILIPINO: Anibong (Bontok); Balanggot (Tagalog); Buhai-buhai (Negros Occidental); Lampakanai (Bisaya); Tubol-tubol (Bikol, Bisaya) ENGLISH : Cattail (USA), Cumbungi (Aboriginal - Aust.), Lesser bulrush, Lesser reed-mace, Narrow-leaf cattail, Narrow-leaved cat-tail, Reed-mace, Small bulrush. FINNISH : Kapeaosmankäämi. FRENCH : Massette à feuilles étroites, Massette des étangs, Quenouilles. GERMAN : Schmalblaettriger Rohrkolben, Schmaler Rohrkolben. ITALIAN : Lisca a foglie strette, Mazza sorda, Stiancia minore, Tifa a foglie strette. |
| Family: | Typhaceae |
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| Product Description: | This species reaches a height of 2m. The leaves are long and from 10-12mmmm wide. The spikes are cylindrical; the female ones when mature are brown, 12-20cm long, and up to 2cm in diameter |
| NTFP Classification: | Crafts and furniture making |
DISTRIBUTION
| Countries Found: | Philippines |
| Description: | This plant is locally very abundant in low, wet places and shallow, stagnant, fresh water. It is widely distributed in the Philippines |
USES AND PARTS USED
| Parts Used: | leaves, leaflets stems |
| Uses: | The stems and leaves are used for tying purposes. Split culms are utilized for making coarse bags and baskets. |
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| Partners: | Bureau of Forestry, Philippines |
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| External Links: | http://www.plantnames.unimelb.edu.au/Sorting/Typha.html |
