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Phragmites australis (Cav.) Trin. ex Steud.

Synonyms

Arundo aggerum, Arundo australis, Arundo barbata, Arundo donax, Arundo egmontiana, Arundo filiformis, Arundo flexuosa, Arundo graeca, Arundo naga, Arundo nigricans, Arundo occidentalis, Arundo palustris, Arundo phragmites, Arundo pseudophragmites, Arundo pumila, Arundo pungens, Arundo rivularis, Arundo vulgaris, Calamagrostis nigricans, Cynodon phragmites, Czernya arundinacea, Donax australis, Oxyanthe phragmites, Phragmites arundinaceus, Phragmites barbatus, Phragmites berlandieri, Phragmites breviglumis, Phragmites capensis, Phragmites caudatus, Phragmites chilensis, Phragmites chrysanthus, Phragmites communis, Phragmites congestus, Phragmites dioicus, Phragmites distichus, Phragmites egmontianus, Phragmites emodii, Phragmites explanatus, Phragmites filiformis, Phragmites fissifolius, Phragmites flavescens, Phragmites flexuosus, Phragmites frutescens, Phragmites graecus, Phragmites hirsutus, Phragmites hispanicus, Phragmites humilis, Phragmites jahandiezii, Phragmites jeholensis, Phragmites longivalvis, Phragmites loscosii, Phragmites maritimus, Phragmites martinicensis, Phragmites maximus, Phragmites minor, Phragmites nagus, Phragmites nakaianus, Phragmites nigricans, Phragmites occidentalis, Phragmites phragmites, Phragmites pumilus, Phragmites pungens, Phragmites stenophyllus, Phragmites vulgaris, Phragmites willkommianus, Phragmites xenochloa, Reimaria diffusa, Remirea diffusa, Trichoon phragmites, Xenochloa arundinacea

Common names

Boos, gazab, ghab, qaSSab, reed

AI-generated Description

Phragmites australis, also known as common reed, is a perennial grass that thrives in wet environments. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in coastal areas, mangroves, and inland water bodies, such as Sabkha and wadi systems. Studies have shown that Phragmites australis is widely distributed in Qatar, particularly in the northeastern and eastern regions of the country. It is often associated with other halophytic species and can form dense stands, indicating its tolerance to high salinity and extreme temperatures. The presence of Phragmites australis in Qatar suggests a potential for habitat creation and wildlife support, but also raises concerns about its invasive potential and impact on native vegetation.

Reeds (Phragmites australis) in Abu Nakhlah ponds. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014
طريق الخراره، Qatar

Blooming reeds (Phragmites australis, Arundo australis, Phragmites communis, local names gazab, ghab) near Abu Nakhlah ponds. Southern Qatar, March 5, 2014
طريق الخراره، Qatar

Reeds (Phragmites australis)(?) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 10, 2015
Al Wukair Street, Qatar

Stalk of reeds (Phragmites australis)(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, October 9, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Spikelets of reeds (Phragmites australis)(?) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, October 9, 2015
Al Wukair St, Qatar

Panicle inflorescence (seed head) of common reed grass (Phragmites australis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Soft inflorescence (seed head) of common reed grass (Phragmites australis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Brown terminal inflorescence (seed head) of common reed grass (Phragmites australis) in dew on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Panicle inflorescence of common reed grass (Phragmites australis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Close up of panicle inflorescence of common reed grass (Phragmites australis) on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, December 18, 2015
Unnamed Road, Qatar

Reeds (Phragmites australis) in a desert spring of Qulmat Al Maszhabiya in Al Mashabiya Reserve near Abu Samra. Southern Qatar, January 22, 2016
Bu Samra Rd, Qatar

AI-generated summary of observations

Reeds (Phragmites australis) were observed in various locations in Qatar, including Abu Nakhlah ponds and Irkhaya Farms. In March 2014, blooming reeds were seen near Abu Nakhlah ponds, with local names gazab and ghab. In Irkhaya Farms, reeds were found on fields with center-pivot irrigation, with observations of stalks, spikelets, and panicle inflorescence (seed heads) in April 2015, October 2015, and December 2015. The seed heads were observed in different stages, including soft and brown terminal inflorescence. Reeds were also found in a desert spring in Al Mashabiya Reserve near Abu Samra in January 2016. These observations suggest that Phragmites australis is present in various habitats in Qatar, including wetlands and agricultural areas. The plant's growth and reproduction were observed in different seasons, indicating its adaptability to the local environment.

Links

• Flora of Qatar.
• Unknown plants or plants without names.
• Duplicate and extra pictures of plants.
• Earlier version of collection of plants.
• Other collections of pictures from Qatar: Lizards of Qatar, Cats of Qatar, Camels of Qatar, and Fish of Qatar.
• Picture archives.
• Home page of A. Sergeev.

Outside links

• Phragmites australis from www.catalogueoflife.org
• Ekhlas M. M. Abdel Bary, The Flora of Qatar, Volume I: The Dicotyledons. Doha 2012
• Flora of Qatar, Volume II: The Monocotyledons
• Illustrated Checklist of the Flora of Qatar. John Norton et al. 2009
• Qatar eNature. Flora
• Ali Al-Rawi, Flowering plants of Kuwait, 1985
• Plants of Kuwait
• Flora of Saudi Arabia, Al-Qassim Region
• Flora of Eastern Saudi Arabia by Rain and Dust at Flickr
• Plants of South-Western Morocco
• Pictures from Qatar (Flickr/cpmkutty)
• Arabian plants by Gary Brown
• Flora of Israel

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• A list of plants with their common names was written using online sources and books.
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• Full names, synonyms, and classification of plants were found online from catalogueoflife.org and theplantlist.org using a script.
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Acknowledgements

QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.