Status:
valid
Authors:
Mavrodiev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 110: 127 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594414
Description
Typha alekseevii (also called Alekseev's Cattail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Russia and other parts of Asia. 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 brown flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Typha alekseevii 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 alekseevii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typha alekseevii is a perennial aquatic plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. 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 alekseevii
Typha alekseevii is native to Russia and can be found in wetlands and marshes.
Typha alekseevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha alekseevii?
Typha alekseevii
What is the common name of Typha alekseevii?
Typha alekseevii
What type of plant is Typha alekseevii?
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,