Typha elephantina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind., ed. 1832. 3: 566 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595006
Common Names
- Elephantina Typha
- Typha Elephantina
- Elephant Typha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Typha elephantina (also called Elephant's-ear cattail, among many other common names) is a species of cattail native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a perennial plant that grows up to 3 m tall and has a diameter of up to 10 cm. It grows in wet soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Typha elephantina is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping. The leaves can be used to make a tea and the flowers can be used to make a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Typha elephantina is a yellow-green color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Typha elephantina is a fast-growing perennial plant that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Typha elephantina
Typha elephantina is native to China and can be found growing in moist, wet soils in full sun to partial shade.
Typha elephantina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha elephantina?
Typha elephantina
What is the common name of Typha elephantina?
Elephant's-ear Cattail
Where is Typha elephantina native to?
Africa
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
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836843-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.