Cryptocoryne auriculata
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Cryptocoryne auriculata is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne.
Distribution
Borneo (Sarawak) and Philippines ?{{clarify|date=October 2012}}
In nature, C. auriculata grows between stones, which indicates that the water is running fast in the rainy season.{{Cite web |url=http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aur/aur.html |title=Cryptocoryne auriculata |access-date=2007-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022185945/http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aur/aur.html |archive-date=2007-10-22 |url-status=dead }}
Description
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.{{Cn|date=May 2021}} Has a short spathe, involving a small white collar and purple/red opening
Cultivation
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.Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977)
Propagates well by runners.{{Cn|date=May 2021}}
References
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- 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.
External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071022185945/http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aur/aur.html Cryptocoryne auriculata]
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