''Typha capensis'' is an aquatic plant known from southern and eastern

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as far north as ''Uganda''. It has also been reported from

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. The rhizomes of ''Typha capensis'' are used medicinally in southern Africa. It is reported to improve circulation and to enhance male libido and performance.Bouncing Bear Botanicals
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capensis Aquatic plants Flora of Africa Flora of Brazil Taxa named by N. E. Brown Taxa named by Paul Rohrbach (botanist) {{Poales-stub