Typha sinantropica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Krasnova
Source:
ipni
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Sist. Rogoza Uzkolistn. Sev.-Zap. Evr. Rossii Tadzhik. : 9 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346162
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Typha sinantropica (also called 'Sinantropica Cattail', among many other common names) is a large perennial herb native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.3 meters. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Typha sinantropica has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Typha sinantropica has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Typha sinantropica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer for best results.
Where to Find Typha sinantropica
Typha sinantropica is native to China and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Typha sinantropica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Typha sinantropica?
Typha sinantropica
What is the natural habitat of Typha sinantropica?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common names of Typha sinantropica?
Sinantropic cattail, sinantropic bulrush
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
Arina N. Krasnova (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasnova' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155995-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.