Biology:Cryptocoryne alba

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Cryptocoryne alba
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Cryptocoryne
Species:
C. alba
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne alba
de Wit

Cryptocoryne alba is a flowering plant belonging to the genus Cryptocoryne in the family Araceae.

Habitat

C. alba is found southwest of Sri Lanka where it is under threat. [1] It grows in deep leaf litter in its natural habitat. [1]


Description

Its leaf and spathe are umber in color. [1]

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

Wikidata ☰ Q15337368 entry