Typha capensis
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| Typha capensis | |
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| File:Typha capensis.jpg | |
| Cape bulrush | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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 | |
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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
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- ^ Tropicos Typha capensis
- ^ Brown, Nicholas Edward. Flora Capensis 7: 32. 1897.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Life, Typha capensis
- ^ Bouncing Bear Botanicals
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