Cryptocoryne walkeri

Cryptocoryne walkeri
Cryptocoryne walkeri
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Subfamily: Aroideae
Tribe: Cryptocoryneae
Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species: C. walkeri
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne walkeri
??

Contents

Synonyms

C. walkeri is also known as C. lutea.[1]

Distribution

C. walkeri is known to occur only in Sri Lanka.

Description

C. walkeri has a more rigid and upright structure than most other Cryptocorynes. It grows to be 12–15 cm with a width of 8 cm.[2]

Cultivation

C. walkeri is considered to be of medium-difficulty to cultivate. It is a slow grower with medium demands as to nutrients and light. Prefers medium lighting along with a pH of 5.0-7.0. Grows well in water that is 20-28C. As with all other Cryptocoryne cultivars, C. walkeri is subject to crypt melt.

References


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Cryptocoryne — Cryptocoryne …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Cryptocoryne — water trumpet Cryptocoryne wendtii Green Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae …   Wikipedia

  • Cryptocoryne —   Cryptocoryne C. beckettii …   Wikipedia Español

  • Cryptocoryne — Cryptocoryne …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Cryptocoryne — Wasserkelche Wendt´scher Wasserkelch (Cryptocoryne wendtii) Systematik Klasse: Einkeimblättrige (Liliopsida) …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Криптокорина Валкера — Криптокорина Валкера …   Википедия

  • List of freshwater aquarium plant species — Aquatic plants are used to give the aquarium a natural appearance, oxygenate the water, and provide habitat for fish, especially fry (babies) and for invertebrate species. Some aquarium fish and invertebrates also eat live plants. Recently, there …   Wikipedia

  • Криптокорина — понтедериеволистная ( …   Википедия

  • Криптокарина — Криптокорина (лат. Cryptocoryne)  род тропических растений из семейства Ароидные. Включает большое количество видов, прочно укоренившихся в аквариумистике. Некоторые аквариумисты собирают коллекции из многих видов этого рода. Содержание 1… …   Википедия

  • Liste Des Plantes D'eau Douce — Listes de plantes d eau douce utilisées en aquariophilie. Acorus gramineus var. pusillus, Acorus Alternanthera sp., Althernanthera Anubias sp., Anubias Anubias augustifolia Anubias barteri var. barteri Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia Anubias… …   Wikipédia en Français

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”