Flora Detail
| Common Name | Bulrush, Papkuil |
| Family | Typhaceae |
| Date Observed | 06-04-2021 |
| Category | Grasses |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | 2205RG |
| Flowering Time | Spring,Summer |
| Colour | Brown |
| Locations Observed | |
| Estuary | Many |
| Koppie | |
| Nature Reserve | Many |
| Small Holding | Many |
| Village | Few |
| Greater Rooiels | |
Typha capensis
Information
Bulrush, Papkuil. 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]
Cosmopolitan. Perennial, up to 2m with creeping stems. Leaves are strap-like, twisted and spongy; flowers are small in dense, cylindrical spikes. Male flowers paler and loosely arranged above, female flowers dark brown and densely arranged below.The long, spongy, strap-shaped leaves were used for thatching and for making hats.
