Typha capensis
Species of aquatic plant
Typha capensis | |
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Cape bulrush | |
Conservation status | |
![]() Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)[1] | |
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. | |
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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]
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
- ^ Beentje, H.J.; Ghogue, J.-P. (2017). "Typha capensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T185278A84274974. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T185278A84274974.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ Tropicos Typha capensis
- ^ Brown, Nicholas Edward. Flora Capensis 7: 32. 1897.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Life, Typha capensis
- ^ Bouncing Bear Botanicals
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