''Typha capensis'' is an aquatic plant known from southern and eastern
Africa as far north as ''Uganda''. It has also been reported from
Brazil.
The rhizomes of ''Typha capensis'' are used medicinally in southern Africa. It is reported to improve circulation and to enhance male libido and performance.
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References
capensis
Aquatic plants
Flora of Africa
Flora of Brazil
Taxa named by N. E. Brown
Taxa named by Paul Rohrbach (botanist)
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