''Cryptocoryne alba'' is a flowering plant belonging to the 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 ...

'' in the family Araceae.

Habitat

''C. alba'' is found southwest of Sri Lanka where it is under threat. It grows in deep leaf litter in its natural habitat.

Description

Its leaf and spathe are umber in color.

References

External links

* Bastmeijer, J.D., C. Christensen & N. Jacobsen, 1984, Cryptocoryne alba und ihre Variationsbreite, Aqua-Planta 1-84 : 18–22. article * Wit, H.C.D. de, 1975, Cryptocoryne alba de Wit (nov.sp.) en Cryptocoryne bogneri de Wit (nov.sp.), Het Aquarium 45(12) : 326–327. De Wit alba Flora of Sri Lanka {{Improve categories, date=February 2022