Aponogeton crispus

Quick Facts

Species Type : Aponogeton species

Scientific Name : Aponogeton crispus

Local name : Kekatiya

Distribution : Distribution in the World - Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia

Identification Features

  • Flower Petal Shape - End of the flower petal is broader than the base (2.25 * 1.75 mm)
  • Flower Shape – Tail like flowers with 2 (rearly 3) petals, 6 stamens & 3 ovaries
  • Shapes of Ovaries – Up to 2*1 mm
  • Shapes & Sizes of Stamen - Size of the stamen is up to 2.5 mm & widened towards base & anthers violet & pollen yellow
  • Shapes & Sizes of Fruits - Up to 12-18*5-7 mm, about twice as long as thick, terminally beaked, smooth or rough

IUCN Red List Status