Typha domingensis
Typha domingensis, commonly known as a species of cattail, is a versatile aquatic plant valued in traditional medicine. Often found in wetlands, its rhizomes and pollen possess significant therapeutic potential. This introduction explores its botanical characteristics, ecological importance, and the diverse medicinal applications used to treat various ailments.
- Scientific name: Typha domingensis
- 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 and 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 distribution pattern across several distinct regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is noted within the borders of Switzerland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found throughout various parts of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, its range includes the islands of the Baleares and Corse. Finally, the species is also distributed across the mainland territories of France and Portugal.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Chemicals
Typha domingensis has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,3,4,5-tetracaffeoylquinic acid, deoxycaesaldekarin C, diisooctyl phthalate, fatty acid esters, fatty acids.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,3,4,5-tetracaffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| deoxycaesaldekarin C | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diisooctyl phthalate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acid esters | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Typha domingensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Typha domingensis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, neurological disorders.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurological disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |