Aponogeton Azureus

''Aponogeton azureus'' is a species of plant in the Aponogetonaceae family. It is endemic to Namibia. Its natural habitat is freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Overview

''Aponogeton azureus'' is known only from the type locality. The species has been looked for since it was first collected in 1974, but has not been found again.Conservation Status
Aponogeton azureus
) It is assessed as Data Deficient because it is taxonomically uncertain.

If ''A. azureus'' proves to be a valid species, it may be considered Critically Endangered as it is known only known from one pool in the Northwest of Namibia and pools in this area are known to be over-utilised and trampled by livestock.

References

Further reading

* Clarke, N.V. and Klaassen, E.S. 2001. Water Plants of Namibia An Identification Manual. Occasional Contributions 2, National Botanical Research Institute, Windhoek, Namibia.

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Flora of Namibia
azureus
Data deficient plants
Freshwater plants
Taxonomy articles created by Polbot