Aponogeton azureus explained

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.^[1]) 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.^[2]

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.

Notes and References

1. Conservation Status: Aponogeton azureus
2. van Bruggen . H. W. E. . Harry van Bruggen . 1985 . Monograph of the genus Aponogeton (Aponogetonaceae) . Bibliotheca Botanica . 33 . 137 . i–viii, 1–76 . E. Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung . . 0067-7892 . 2010-03-13 . 978-3-510-48008-1 .