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Taxon ID: 56,580 Total records: 39,143

Typha elephantina

Classification

Kingdom Plantae (COL)
Phylum Tracheophyta (COL)
Class Liliopsida (COL)
Order Poales (COL)
Family Typhaceae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Typha Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species elephantina IUCN Threat Status-Year Least Concern, 2011
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Plants Native Status Native
Scientific Name Author Roxb. Country Distribution Myanmar
Citation Description Geographic Range [top] Range Description: It occurs in China (only Yunnan), Myanmar, India, Nepal, Pakistan, West Asia and Northern Africa. Countries occurrence: Native: Algeria; Chad; China (Yunnan); Egypt (Egypt (African part), Sinai); Eritrea; Ethiopia; India (Assam); Libya; Myanmar (Myanmar (mainland)); Nepal; Pakistan; Palestinian Territory, Occupied; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Tajikistan; Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan; Yemen Additional data: ? Upper elevation limit (metres): 1100 Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: There is no information on its global population. Current Population Trend: Unknown Additional data: ? Population severely fragmented: No Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: It grows in swamps and riversides. Systems: Freshwater Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: This plant is an astringent and has diuretic properties. It has been used against dysentery, measles and wounds. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There is no information on its major threats. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: This species has been classified as rare species in China (Yu et al. 1998). More research is needed to determine global population trends and actual threats. Citation: Zhuang, X. 2011. Typha elephantina. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2011: e.T164162A5757751. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2011-1.RLTS.T164162A5757751.en. Downloaded on 08 February 2017. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Typha elephantina var. schimperi (Rohrb.) Graebn.  ¦   Typha latifolia subsp. maresii (Batt.) Batt.  ¦   Typha maresii Batt.  ¦   Typha schimperi Rohrb.  ¦  
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Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan