Typha orientalis
Typha orientalis, commonly known as the Oriental bulrush, is a versatile aquatic perennial prized in traditional medicine. Native to wetland ecosystems, its rhizomes and pollen possess significant therapeutic potential. Often utilized for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this plant serves as a vital natural resource in herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Typha orientalis
- 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. Under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Poales, it is further organized into 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 broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it can be found growing in both Primorye and Sakhalin. Its range extends significantly into China, where it is documented in the South-Central areas. Furthermore, the species is present in the northern Chinese territories of Inner Mongolia and Manchuria. These diverse locations highlight the wide environmental adaptability of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Chemicals
Typha orientalis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include p-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |