Aponogeton natans (L.) Engl. & K.Krause

In this article we will discuss about the Aponogeton natans :- common name, scientific name, medicinal uses and photos.

Common name

• English: Floating Lace Plant
• Tamil: Kotti, Kotti kizhangu
• Kannada: Kothe gida, Neeru balli, Neeru kasa
• Telugu: Nava dumpa, Nanna puvvumokka

Scientific name

• Name: Aponogeton natans (L.) Engl. & K.Krause
• Family: Aponogetonaceae (Cape pondweed family)
• Synonyms: Saururus natans, Potamogeton indicus, Aponogeton flavidum

Aponogeton natans Medicinal Uses

• Decoction of leaves is used in stomach disorder and digestive problems.
• The wound caused by heat is treated with entire plant extract.
• Tuber is ground with water and the paste is applied topically to treat wound.

Other Uses

• The bulbils that are collected in early winter are consumed as raw and also after cooking.
• Flowering spike and young shoots are used as vegetables.
• Starchy seeds is roasted and taken as food.

Aponogeton natans Photos

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Reference

1. Das, D., Mondal, S., & Mandal, S. (2016). Studies on some economically important aquatic plants of Katwa subdivision of Burdwan District, West Bengal, India. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 5(6), 961–972. https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2016.506.103
2. Yasothkumar, N. (2021). Medicinal plants used to heal wound in Karandamalai of dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, Southern India. Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics, 11(2), 72–75. https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v11i2.4601