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Typha · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (17 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Reedmace, scientifically known as Typha, is a versatile wetland plant long valued in traditional medicine. Often found in marshes, its various parts possess therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. Beyond its ecological importance, Typha serves as a significant botanical resource for treating ailments through various herbal applications.

Family
Typhaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Cattail · Cattail Bulrushes · 8 more
Scientific synonyms
Massula · Rohrbachia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Typha

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Tifacea
  • Tifaceas
  • Espadaña
  • Anea
  • Tifáceas
  • Anemocoria
  • Espadana
  • Tifácea
  • Enea
  • totora
  • gladio
  • Totoras
  • Tules
  • espadañas
  • Totora

German:

  • Rohrkolben
  • Pompesel
  • Kanonenputzer
  • Narrenkolben
  • Lampenputzer
  • Schilfkolben
  • Rohrkolben

French:

  • Massette
  • Massettes
  • Quenouilles
  • Massette

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Poales and falls into the family Typhaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Typha.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Typhaceae
Genus Typha

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the borders of Denmark. Furthermore, the species is present in the northern landscapes of Finland. Its range also extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the distribution includes the coastal and inland areas of Norway.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Typha has 17 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 10-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester, 11-octadecenoic acid methyl ester, 2,4-Dimethylhexanedioic acid, 3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid 2-phenylethyl ester, 8-hydroxy-octanoic acid-methyl ester.

Chemicals reported in Typha
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
10-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
11-octadecenoic acid methyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
2,4-Dimethylhexanedioic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid 2-phenylethyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
8-hydroxy-octanoic acid-methyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
9-hydroxy-nonanoic acid methyl ester 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diisooctyl phthalate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Dimethyl phthalate 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Diphenylamine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

10-Octadecenoic acid methyl ester

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

11-octadecenoic acid methyl ester

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

2,4-Dimethylhexanedioic acid

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

3-Methyl-2-butenoic acid 2-phenylethyl ester

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

8-hydroxy-octanoic acid-methyl ester

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

9-hydroxy-nonanoic acid methyl ester

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

DIISOBUTYL PHTHALATE

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Diisooctyl phthalate

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Dimethyl phthalate

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Diphenylamine

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica