Cryptocoryne × willisii
| Cryptocoryne × willisii | |
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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. × willisii
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocoryne × willisii Reitz
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Cryptocoryne × willisii is a plant in the family Araceae.
Synonyms
[edit]Cryptocoryne nevillii (a valid but different species); C. lucens is now considered a hybrid in the C. × willisii complex
Taxonomy
[edit]In 1976 Niels Jacobsen proposed the change of name of C. nevillii to C. × willisii. This plant is a natural hybrid, so the name is spelt with a cross: C. × willisii.
Distribution
[edit]Sri Lanka (Kandy area)
Description
[edit]The leaves and even the spathe of this plant are variable (no doubt due to its hybrid nature). The crypts page (see link below) illustrate a number of different forms which makes identification difficult. Cryptocoryne x willisi is a smaller member of the genus along with cryptocoryne parva, and may only reach up to 5cm in size.
Cultivation
[edit]Not difficult to grow and common in aquariums but some forms do not seem to flower.
References
[edit]- Alston, A.H.G., 1938. Cryptocoryne in: The Kandy Flora : 68, fig.363-367 (with some drawings).
- Jacobsen, N., 1987. Cryptocoryne in: A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon, Vol. VI: 85-99
- Wit, H.C.D.de, 1969. Cryptocoryne nevillii Trim. ex Hook.f.. Het Aquarium 39(11) : 242-245.