Cryptocoryne undulata

Cryptocoryne undulata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Aroideae
Tribe: Cryptocoryneae
Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species: C. undulata
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne undulata
Wendt (1955)
Synonyms
  • Cryptocoryne willisii Engler ex Baum
  • Cryptocoryne axelrodii ?

Cryptocoryne undulata (also known as Undulate cryptocoryne) is a plant species belonging to the Aroid genus Cryptocoryne.

Taxonomy

In the literature of the 60's this plant was considered a form of C. willisii but see the cryptocoryne page for a discussion of the name change and the 'diploid and 'triploid' forms.

Distribution

Sri Lanka, Thailand

Description

Its long, ruffled dark green leaves may grow to more than 14 inches (35 cm) when mature. It is variable in form under different conditions and origin; low light levels may produce light green leaves.

Cultivation

Considered one of the easier cryptocorynes to grow in an aquarium, it will grow well partially and fully submersed and flowers relatively easily. It prefers bright light and a temperature range of 72-82 degrees F (22-28 degrees C). The 'diploid' form forms runners. Common in the aquarium trade.

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