Aponogeton azureus

Taxobox
name = "Aponogeton azureus"


status = DD | status_system = IUCN3.1
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Alismatales
familia = Aponogetonaceae
genus = "Aponogeton"
species = "A. azureus"
binomial = "Aponogeton azureus"
binomial_authority = H.Bruggen
synonyms =

"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 (Victor and Glen, pers. comm, 2003 Conservation Status : [http://zipcodezoo.com/Plants/A/Aponogeton_azureus.asp 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 overutilised and trampled by livestock.

References

* Clarke, N.V. and Klaassen, E.S. 2001. Water Plants of Namibia An Identification Manual. Occasional Contributions 2, National Botanical Research Institute, Windhoek, Namibia.
* Van Bruggen, H.W.E. 1985. A Monograph of the genus Aponogeton (Aponogetonaceae). Bibliotheca Botanica 137: 1-65.
* Craven, P. & Loots, S. 2004. [http://www.iucnredlist.org/search/details.php/46576/all "Aponogeton azureus"] . [http://www.iucnredlist.org 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species] . Retrieved on 20 August 2007.