Typha sp.

Cumbungi at Bruce, ACT

Typha sp. at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Typha sp. 24 Aug 2023 JaneR
Unidentified 24 Aug 2023 ConBoekel

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2 comments

JaneR wrote:
   24 Aug 2023
its possible to ID to species while the spikes are intact, but not once they start ot disintegrate and disperse.
ConBoekel wrote:
   24 Aug 2023
Thanks. I will enter another record when the new season's spikes come out.

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Anisoptera (suborder) (Unidentified dragonfly) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Gynoplistia (Gynoplistia) bella (A crane fly) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Nitidulidae sp. (family) (Sap beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Monolepta froggatti (Leaf beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Rhinotia sp. in brunnea-group (A belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Epamoebus ziczac (Zigzag flower weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
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Wahlenbergia sp. (Bluebell) at Bruce, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by ConBoekel
Leucopogon virgatus (Common Beard-heath) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Bruce, ACT - 22 Sep 2023 by ConBoekel
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Ligustrum lucidum (Large-leaved Privet) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by jpittock
Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis (Agapanthus) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by jpittock
Euphorbia oblongata (Egg-leaf Spurge) at Bruce, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by jpittock
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Pisolithus marmoratus (Horse Dung Fungus) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Astroloma humifusum (Cranberry Heath) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hakea decurrens subsp. decurrens (Bushy Needlewood) at Bruce, ACT - 23 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Hepialidae sp. (family) IMMATURES (Unidentified IMMATURE Swift or Ghost Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Chostonectes gigas (A predaceous diving beetles) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Notonectidae (family) (Backswimmer) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Zygoptera (suborder) (Damselfly) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cassinia quinquefaria (Rosemary Cassinia) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Galium aparine (Goosegrass, Cleavers) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Senecio sp. (A Fireweed) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Casuarina cunninghamiana subsp. cunninghamiana (River She-Oak, River Oak) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Uromycladium sp. (A gall forming rust fungus) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Acacia decurrens (Green Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 21 Aug 2023 by ConBoekel
Senecio diaschides (Erect Groundsel) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Carex fascicularis (Tassel Sedge) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tricoryne elatior (Yellow Rush Lily) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Epidesmia hypenaria (Long-nosed Epidesmia) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Melilotus albus (Bokhara) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by trevorpreston
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Aug 2022 by jgiacon
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Bruce, ACT - 14 Jul 2022 by Kurt
Lepiota s.l. at Bruce, ACT - 26 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Scutigeridae (family) (A scutigerid centipede) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Juncus remotiflorus (A Rush) at Bruce, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Chrysodeixis argentifera (Tobacco Looper) at Bruce, ACT - 6 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Bruce, ACT - 10 Oct 2021 by tom.tomward@gmail.com
zz agaric (stem; gills white/cream) at Bruce, ACT - 27 Jul 2021 by trevorpreston
Uloma (Uloma) sanguinipes (Darkling beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 28 May 2021 by tpreston
Anzoplana trilineata (A Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by trevorpreston
Caenoplana coerulea (Blue Planarian, Blue Garden Flatworm) at Bruce, ACT - 25 May 2021 by tpreston
Dictyotus conspicuus (A shield or stink bug) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Orgyia anartoides (Painted Apple Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Eurymelinae (subfamily) (Unidentified eurymeline leafhopper) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Agrilus hypoleucus (Hypoleucus jewel beetle) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Lasiocampidae (family) immature (Lappet & Snout Moths) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Jan 2021 by kasiaaus
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Bruce, ACT - 24 Nov 2020 by JohnBundock
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Rhinotia suturalis (Belid weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Merimnetes oblongus (Radiata pine shoot weevil) at Bruce, ACT - 8 Nov 2020 by kasiaaus
Stylidium graminifolium (Grass Triggerplant) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Cortaderia selloana (Pampas Grass) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Centaurium erythraea (Common Centaury) at Bruce, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Bruce, ACT - 12 Mar 2019 by Laserchemisty
Lonicera japonica (Japanese Honeysuckle) at Bruce, ACT - 9 Nov 2015 by JanetRussell
Hakea sp. at Bruce, ACT - 9 Feb 2014 by JanetRussell

Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 21 Aug 2023 11:23 AM Recorded on
  • ConBoekel Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Typha sp. Scientific name
  • Cumbungi Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 790m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • Ngunnawal language

    Gummiuk

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
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