Status:
valid
Authors:
Mavrodiev & Kapit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 46: 13 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330489
Common Names
- Typha linnaei
- Linnaeus's Typha
- Linnaeus's Cattail
Description
Typha linnaei (also called Linnaeus's Typha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Russia and is found in wetlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Typha linnaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for decoration. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Typha linnaei is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Typha linnaei is a grass native to tropical climates. It can be propagated through division or by seed. To cultivate, provide full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Typha linnaei
Typha linnaei can be found in the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe, primarily in Russia and Georgia.
Typha linnaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha linnaei?
Typha linnaei
What is the common name of Typha linnaei?
Linnaeus' Cattail
What is the natural habitat of Typha linnaei?
Wetlands and marshes
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
O. A. Kapitonova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kapit.' in the authors string.