''Cryptocoryne undulata'', also known as undulate cryptocoryne, is a plant
species
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belonging to the
Araceae
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genus
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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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Taxonomy
In the literature of the 60's this plant was considered a form of ''C. willisii'' but see the ''
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 ...
'' page for a discussion of the name change and the 'diploid and 'triploid' forms.
Distribution
Sri Lanka
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Thailand
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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.
References
* 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.
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External links
TropicaAquaHobby
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undulata
Aquatic plants