- Cryptocoryne wendtii
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Cryptocoryne wendtii 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Monocots Order: Alismatales Family: Araceae Subfamily: Aroideae Tribe: Cryptocoryneae Genus: Cryptocoryne Species: C. wendtii Binomial name Cryptocoryne wendtii
de WitSynonyms Cryptocoryne wendtii var. jahnelii Rataj
Cryptocoryne wendtii var. krauteri Rataj
Cryptocoryne wendtii var. nana Rataj
Cryptocoryne wendtii var. rubella RatajCryptocoryne wendtii is a species of herb which is a popular aquarium plant which is native to Sri Lanka. It was described by Dutch botanist Hendrik de Wit in honour of aquarium hobbyist and writer Albert Wendt.
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Distribution
It is native to Sri Lanka and has been introduced into Florida[1]
Description
A very variable species and numerous 'forms' of variable taxonomic status have been discussed, for example "Tropica". Some may be genuine varieties and certainly some seem to be hybrids.
The "Mi Oya" form is named after the river it is found in Sri Lanka.
Cultivation
An easy plant to grow and one of the most robust crypts. Very variable under different light and other environmental conditions. It is propagated by runners.
References
- Dötsch, A. 1984. Cryptocoryne wendtii de Wit (Pflanzenportrait). Aqua-Planta 3-84 : 17-18.
- Jacobsen, N. 1987. Cryptocoryne. A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon, Vol. VI: 85-99.
- Möhlmann, F. 1985. Reich an Varianten ist Cryptocoryne wendtii De Wit. Das Aquarium 198 : 629-633.
- Möhlmann, F. 1994. Die Cryptocoryne-Arten Ceylons (2). Aqua-Planta 1-94 : 34-39.
- Rataj, K. 1975. Revision of the genus Cryptocoryne Fischer Studie CSAV, c.3.Praha.
- Wit, H.C.D.de 1958. Cryptocoryne wendtii sp.nov. Meded.Bot.tuinen en het Belmonte arboretum WAG Vol.II-4 : 97-101.
- Wit, H.C.D.de 1990. Aquarienpflanzen, 2. Auflage Ulmer, Stuttgart.
External links
Categories:- Cryptocoryne
- Aquatic plants
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