Typha latifolia
Typha latifolia, commonly known as the broadleaf cattail, is a resilient aquatic perennial found in wetlands worldwide. Beyond its ecological importance, this plant serves as a vital medicinal resource. Its rhizomes, leaves, and pollen possess diverse therapeutic properties, traditionally used to treat inflammation, digestive issues, and skin ailments.
- Scientific name: Typha latifolia
- Family: Typhaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales. Finally, 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, known as Typha latifolia, is widely distributed across several regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the natural habitats of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence is well-documented throughout the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species also extends its reach into the northern territories of Norway. These specific locations highlight the plant's preference for the Northern European landscape.
| 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 latifolia has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include arsenate, arsenic, beta-glucan, dimethylarsinic acid, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arsenate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arsenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-glucan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dimethylarsinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mercury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| monomethylarsonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |