Typha minima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Funck
Source:
wcs
Year:
1794
Citation Micro:
Bot. Taschenb. Anfänger Wiss. Apothekerkunst 5: 187 (1794)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595621
Common Names
- Typha minima
- Least Reedmace
- Least Bulrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Typha minima (also called Dwarf Bulrush, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Typha minima is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used to control erosion and as a ground cover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha minima has small brown flowers with three petals, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Typha minima is a perennial aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is best propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, but it takes a long time to germinate and establish. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and can be grown in standing or flowing water.
Where to Find Typha minima
Typha minima can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water.
Typha minima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha minima?
Typha minima
What is the common name of Typha minima?
Dwarf Cattail
What is the growth habit of Typha minima?
It is a perennial herb with an upright growth habit.
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
David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Heinrich Christian Funck (1771-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Funck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20003722-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.