Typha capensis

{{Short description|Species of aquatic plant}}

{{Speciesbox

|image = Typha capensis.jpg

|image_caption = Cape bulrush

|status = LC

|status_system = IUCN3.1

|status_ref = {{cite iucn |author=Beentje, H.J. |author2=Ghogue, J.-P. |date=2017 |title=Typha capensis |volume=2017 |page=e.T185278A84274974 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-1.RLTS.T185278A84274974.en |access-date=11 November 2021}}

|genus = Typha

|species = capensis

|authority = (Rohrb.) N.E. Br.

|synonyms =

• Typha latifolia subsp. capensis Rohrb.

|synonyms_ref = [http://tropicos.org/Name/33200032 Tropicos Typha capensis]

}}

Typha capensis is an aquatic plant known from southern and eastern Africa as far north as Uganda.Brown, Nicholas Edward. Flora Capensis 7: 32. 1897. It has also been reported from Brazil.[http://eol.org/pages/526499/maps Encyclopedia of Life, Typha capensis]

The rhizomes of Typha capensis are used medicinally in southern Africa. It is reported to improve circulation and to enhance male libido and performance.[http://botanicalguides.com/bulrush.html Bouncing Bear Botanicals]