| Division | Charophyta |
| Class | Zygnematophyceae |
| Order | Desmidiales |
| Family | Desmidiaceae |
| Basionym | Penium cucurbitinum Bisset |
Cells subcylindrical, more than 2.5 times longer than broad, cells measures 59-84 µm in length and 24-35 µm in breadth. Cells with broadly rounded apices, cells slightly tapering towards ends, cells show shallow constriction at the median, isthmus 21-28 µm. Cell wall sparsely punctate, circular in vertical view.
Ecology
Freshwater alga prefers slightly acidic to slightly alkaline waters bodies.
Distribution in India
Madhya Pradesh