Cryptocoryne undulata
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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. undulata
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocoryne undulata Wendt (1955)
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Cryptocoryne undulata, also known as undulate cryptocoryne, is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne.
Taxonomy
[edit]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
[edit]It is found in Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Description
[edit]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
[edit]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.
References
[edit]- Wendt, A., 1956. Cryptocoryne undulata Wendt, Cryptocoryne willisii Engler ex Baum. Het Aquarium 26(9) : 207-208.
- Jacobsen, N., 1981. Cryptocoryne undulata Wendt und Bemerkungen zu andere Arten. Aqua-Planta 2-81 : 31-38.
- Jacobsen, N., 1981. Cryptocoryne undulata Wendt und Bemerkungen zu anderen Arten - ein Nachtrag. Aqua-Planta 4-81 : 92-94.
- Roe, C.D. (1967). A manual of aquarium plants. Shirley aquatics Ltd.
- Hiscock, P. (2003). Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants. United States and Canada: Interpret Publishing. ISBN 0-7641-5521-0.
External links
[edit]- Tropica
- AquaHobby Archived 2020-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
- Cryptocoryne undulata illustrations