Aponogeton rigidifolius

Quick Facts

Species Type : Aponogeton species

Scientific Name : Aponogeton rigidifolius

Local name : Kekatiya

Distribution : Only Sri Lanka

Identification Features

  • Flower Petal Shape – End of the flower petal is broader than the base (2-3.25*1.75-2 mm)
  • Shapes of Ovaries – Up to 2-2.25*0.75-1 mm
  • Flower Shape – Tail like flowers with 2 (rarely 3) petals, 6 stamens & 3 ovaries
  • Shapes & Sizes of Fruits - Up to 12*6 mm, terminally beaked
  • Shapes & Sizes of Stamen - Size of the stamen is up to 1.5 - 3 mm & widened towards base & anthers brownish grey & pollen yellow

IUCN Red List Status