Typha davidiana
Typha davidiana, commonly known as the broadleaf cattail, is a versatile wetland perennial prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, various parts of the plant are utilized to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments. This resilient species plays a vital role in both ecosystems and herbalism.
- Scientific name: Typha davidiana
- Family: Typhaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Further taxonomic placement situates it in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales. Finally, it is a member of the Typhaceae family and is categorized under 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, known scientifically as Typha davidiana, exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several distinct regions of China. In the northern territories, it can be found growing within the expansive landscapes of Inner Mongolia. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the Manchuria region, indicating an adaptation to those specific climates. Moving toward the southeastern part of the country, the species is also distributed across China Southeast. Finally, the plant's range extends significantly westward into the Xinjiang province.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Xinjiang | WCVP |
Chemicals
Typha davidiana has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |