Typha austro-orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mavrodiev
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 111(1): 78 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810540
Common Names
- Typha austro-orientalis
- T. austro-orientalis
- T. austro-orientale
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Typha austro-orientalis (also called Austro-Oriental Typha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia and New Zealand. It has long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Typha austro-orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha austro-orientalis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Typha austro-orientalis requires a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 18-30°C. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-draining soil mix and water regularly.
Where to Find Typha austro-orientalis
Typha austro-orientalis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Typha austro-orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha austro-orientalis?
Typha austro-orientalis
What is the common name of Typha austro-orientalis?
Austro-Oriental Cattail
What is the habitat of Typha austro-orientalis?
It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, bogs, and wet meadows.
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
Yevgueni Mavrodiev (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mavrodiev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77079414-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.