Cryptocoryne auriculata
| Cryptocoryne auriculata | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Cryptocoryne |
| Species: | C. auriculata
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocoryne auriculata | |
Cryptocoryne auriculata is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne.
Distribution
[edit]Borneo (Sarawak) and Philippines ?[clarification needed]
In nature, C. auriculata grows between stones, which indicates that the water is running fast in the rainy season.[1]
Description
[edit]Small ovate leaves up to 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) and 1.5 inches broad (4 cm) with a sharp tip and cordate base, on stems of equal length to the leaves. Rather thick and stiff in texture. In colour the leaves are a dark olive-green.[citation needed] Has a short spathe, involving a small white collar and purple/red opening
Cultivation
[edit]Considered difficult in cultivation. Only occasionally imported and often seems to just fade away. Will grow emerse and submerse and is reputed to withstand hard water. Needs an aquarium with clean water and a good substrate.[2]
Propagates well by runners.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ "Cryptocoryne auriculata". Archived from the original on 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
- ^ Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977)
- Jacobsen, N., 1985. The Cryptocoryne (Araceae) of Borneo. Nord.J.Bot. 5 : 31-50.
- Rataj, K., 1975. Revision of the genus Cryptocoryne Fischer. Studie CSAV, c.3.Praha.
- Rataj, K. & Horeman, T.J., 1977. Aquarium Plants. TFH Publ, USA.
- Ridley, H.N., 1905. The Aroids of Borneo. J.Str.Br.Roy.As.Soc. 44 : 169-171.