Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E.Br. is a plant in the Typhaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E.Br.
Typha capensis is an aquatic plant found in Africa and Brazil, whose rhizomes are used medicinally in southern Africa.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Typha capensis, with the scientific name Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E.Br., is an aquatic plant. It is found in southern and eastern Africa, ranging as far north as Uganda, and has also been recorded in Brazil. In southern Africa, the rhizomes of this plant are used for medicinal purposes. It is reported that it improves circulation and enhances male libido and performance.
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Sparganium eurycarpum Engelm.
Sparganium erectum L.
Typha orientalis C.Presl
Typha minima Funck
Sparganium glomeratum (Laest. ex Beurl.) Beurl.
Sparganium gramineum Georgi
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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