Typha orientalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Epimel. Bot. : 239 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595698
Common Names
- Typha orientalis
- Oriental Reedmace
- Oriental Bulrush
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- Typha shuttleworthii orientalis (C.Presl) Rohrb. [unknown]
Description
Typha orientalis (also called Oriental Bulrush, among many other common names) is an aquatic perennial plant that grows up to 1.5 meters 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 orientalis 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
Typha orientalis 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 orientalis is a low-growing, clump-forming, deciduous perennial that typically grows to only 1-2’ tall. It features small, brownish-green, cylindrical flower spikes (to 2” long) in late spring. It is native to marshes, swamps, and wet meadows in Asia. It is best grown in wet to moist soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Typha orientalis
Typha orientalis can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is typically found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water.
Typha orientalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha orientalis?
Typha orientalis
What is the common name of Typha orientalis?
Oriental Bulrush
What is the family of Typha orientalis?
Typhaceae
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
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:836892-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.