Cryptocoryne auriculata is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne.

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Cryptocoryne auriculata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Cryptocoryne
Species:	C. auriculata
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne auriculata Engl.

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Borneo (Sarawak) and Philippines ?^{[clarification needed]}

In nature, C. auriculata grows between stones, which indicates that the water is running fast in the rainy season.^[1]

Small ovate leaves up to 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) and 1.5 inches broad (4 cm) with a sharp tip and cordate base, on stems of equal length to the leaves. Rather thick and stiff in texture. In colour the leaves are a dark olive-green.^{[citation needed]}

Considered difficult in cultivation. Only occasionally imported and often seems to just fade away. Will grow emerse and submerse and is reputed to withstand hard water. Needs an aquarium with clean water and a good substrate.^[2]

Propagates well by runners.^{[citation needed]}