Typha albida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 71: 3 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594404
Common Names
- Bulrush
- Cattail
- Reedmace
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Typha albida (also called White Cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world. It grows in moist, shady places, such as wetlands, and is often found in the shallow waters of ponds and streams. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Typha albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha albida has small, yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have short, thick stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Typha albida is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 2 m (6.5 ft). It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Typha albida
Typha albida is native to North America and can be found in wetlands and marshes.
Typha albida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha albida?
Typha albida
What is the common name of Typha albida?
Typha albida
What type of plant is Typha albida?
Herb
Species in the Typha genus
Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii, Typha sistanica, Typha smirnovii, Typha subulata, Typha suwensis, Typha tichomirovii, Typha turcomanica, Typha tzvelevii, Typha valentinii, Typha varsobica, Typha austro-orientalis, Typha incana, Typha shuttleworthii, Typha linnaei, Typha soligorskiensis, Typha paludosa, Typha biarmica, Typha sinantropica, Typha volgensis, Typha ephemeroida, Typha krasnovae, Typha komarovii, Typha kamelinii, Typha kozlovii, Typha androssovii, Typha yakutii,
Species in the Typhaceae family
Sparganium americanum, Sparganium androcladum, Sparganium angustifolium, Sparganium confertum, Sparganium emersum, Sparganium erectum, Sparganium eurycarpum, Sparganium fallax, Sparganium fluctuans, Sparganium glomeratum, Sparganium gramineum, Sparganium hyperboreum, Sparganium japonicum, Sparganium kawakamii, Sparganium limosum, Sparganium longifolium, Sparganium natans, Sparganium oligocarpon, Sparganium probatovae, Sparganium rothertii, Sparganium speirocephalum, Sparganium splendens, Sparganium stoloniferum, Sparganium subglobosum, Sparganium yunnanense, Sparganium polyedrum, Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii,
References
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836806-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.