Typha capensis
| Typha capensis | |
|---|---|
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| Cape bulrush | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Typhaceae |
| Genus: | Typha |
| Species: | T. capensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Typha capensis | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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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
[edit]- ↑ 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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