Typha capensis
Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E.Br.
Typha capensis is an aquatic plant native to southern and eastern Africa, including countries such as Angola, Botswana, and Uganda. It has also been reported in Brazil. This species is part of the Typhaceae family and was first described in 1897.
Description
Typha capensis is a perennial, rhizomatous herb commonly found on the banks and beds of rivers and lakes. It is known locally in Angola as 'ipipa' or 'ocipipa'. The plant has various uses, including the production of artefacts, building materials, fibre, and medicinal applications. Its conservation status is Least Concern (LC) according to IUCN (2017).
Distribution
LS · Global · Angola · Botswana · Burundi · Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Malawi · Mozambique · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Rwanda · Swaziland · Tanzania · Uganda · Zambia · Zaïre · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Typha latifolia subsp. capensis