Biology:Typha capensis
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Short description: Species of aquatic plant
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
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Binomial name | |
Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E. Br.
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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
- ↑ 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. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/185278/84274974. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ↑ Tropicos Typha capensis
- ↑ Brown, Nicholas Edward. Flora Capensis 7: 32. 1897.
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Life, Typha capensis
- ↑ Bouncing Bear Botanicals
Wikidata ☰ Q3546125 entry
Original source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Typha capensis.
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