Aponogeton natans

Quick Facts

Species Type : Aponogeton species

Scientific Name : Aponogeton natans

Local name : Kekatiya

Distribution : Africa, Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia

Identification Features

  • Flower Petal Shape – Spoon shaped (1.5-2*0.5-1 mm)
  • Flower Shape – Tail like flowers with 2 (rarely 3) petals, 6 stamens & 3 ovaries
  • Shapes of Ovaries – Up to 2*0.75 mm
  • Shapes & Sizes of Stamen - Size of the stamen is up to 2.5 - 3 mm & not widened towards base
  • Shapes & Sizes of Fruits - Up to 4*2.25 mm with a long (1 mm) beak

IUCN Red List Status