Typha angustifolia
Typha angustifolia, commonly known as narrowleaf cattail, is a versatile aquatic perennial found in wetlands worldwide. Renowned for its ecological significance, this plant offers diverse medicinal applications. Traditional practices utilize its rhizomes and pollen for their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and healing properties, making it a vital resource in ethnobotany.
- Scientific name: Typha angustifolia
- Family: Typhaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Poales, it is classified under the family Typhaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Typha.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Typhaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Typha | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several territories within Northern Europe. Its presence is documented in the coastal and inland waters of Denmark. Moving further north, the species can also be found throughout Finland. It is widely distributed across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland as well. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant extends into the landscapes of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Typha angustifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, Flavonoids, Typhaneoside, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Typhaneoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| steroids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| typhatifolin B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Typha angustifolia has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Typha angustifolia has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, dysmenorrhea, hematochezia, hematuria, irregular menstruation.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dysmenorrhea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematochezia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hematuria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| irregular menstruation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| microcirculation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound healing | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |