''Cryptocoryne auriculata'' is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus ''

Cryptocoryne ''Cryptocoryne'' is a genus of aquatic plants from the family Araceae. The genus is naturally distributed in tropical regions of India, Southeast Asia and New Guinea. The typical habitats of ''Cryptocoryne'' are mostly streams and rivers with n ...

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Distribution

Borneo (Sarawak) and Philippines ? In nature, C. auriculata grows between stones, which indicates that the water is running fast in the rainy season.

Description

Small ovate

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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

. Rather thick and stiff in texture. In colour the

are a dark olive-green.

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

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with clean water and a good substrate.Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977) Propagates well by runners.

References

* 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

Cryptocoryne auriculata
{{Taxonbar, from=Q5190900 auriculata Aquatic plants