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
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
Synonyms[2]
  • Typha latifolia subsp. capensis Rohrb.

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

  1. Ghogue, J.-P. (2010). "Typha capensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010. Retrieved 5 May 2009.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  2. Tropicos Typha capensis
  3. Brown, Nicholas Edward. Flora Capensis 7: 32. 1897.
  4. Encyclopedia of Life, Typha capensis
  5. Bouncing Bear Botanicals


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