Biology:Typha capensis

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Short description: Species of aquatic plant

Typha capensis
Typha capensis.jpg
Cape bulrush
Scientific classification edit
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]
  • Typha latifolia subsp. capensis Rohrb.

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

Wikidata ☰ Q3546125 entry