Cryptocoryne parva | |
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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. parva
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Binomial name | |
Cryptocoryne parva |
Cryptocoryne parva is an aquatic freshwater plant, often grown in aquariums. [1] It is the smallest known member of the genus Cryptocoryne. Native to Sri Lanka, it grows as a small rosette reaching between 5 - 8 cm. [2] Emersed leaves are a little wider than those growing under water. [3] The spathe is c. 1.5 cm. [4]
It grows very slowly even under good conditions and prefers a lot of light. [5]