Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kashmirensis
ID:
458673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wójcicki

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 46: 133 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458005

Common Names

  • Kashmir Water Chestnut
  • Kashmir Trapa
  • Water Chestnut

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Description

Trapa kashmirensis (also called Kashmir Water Chestnut, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Trapaceae family. It is native to India and is found in shallow, fresh water bodies. It is an aquatic plant that grows up to 1 m tall and has small, glossy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, black berry.

Uses & Benefits

Trapa kashmirensis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its edible fruits. The fruits are known to have a sweet taste and are used to make jams, jellies, and other desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trapa kashmirensis has white, star-shaped flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and triangular. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trapa kashmirensis is a small aquatic plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Division can be done in spring or autumn by carefully separating the roots and replanting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Trapa kashmirensis

Trapa kashmirensis is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Trapa kashmirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trapa kashmirensis?

Trapa kashmirensis

What is the common name of Trapa kashmirensis?

Kashmir Water Chestnut

What is the natural habitat of Trapa kashmirensis?

Freshwater wetlands

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,