Typha capensis
Typha capensis is an aquatic plant known from southern and eastern Africa as far north as Uganda.[3] It has also been reported from Brazil.[4]
| Typha capensis | |
|---|---|
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| Cape Bulrush | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Typhaceae |
| Genus: | Typha |
| Species: | T. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E. Br. | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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The rhizomes of Typha capensis are used medicinally in southern Africa. It is reported to improve circulation and to enhance male libido and performance.[5]
References
- Ghogue, J.-P. (2010). "Typha capensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2009.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Tropicos Typha capensis
- Brown, Nicholas Edward. Flora Capensis 7: 32. 1897.
- Encyclopedia of Life, Typha capensis
- Bouncing Bear Botanicals
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