Cryptocoryne_mekongensis

<i>Cryptocoryne mekongensis</i>

Cryptocoryne mekongensis

Species of plant

Cryptocoryne mekongensis is a species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne that was described in 2010.[1]

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Distribution

The species is found in the Mekong region of southern Laos and Cambodia.[1]

Description

The species is characterized by a one to three times twisted spathe limb that is purple colored at the inside, with a purple collar. The limb also has pronounced transverse surface ridges.[1]

Cultivation

The species is easy to cultivate emersed with much light in a sandy soil with some loam added.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Idei, Takashige; Jan D. Bastmeijer; Niels Jacobsen (2010). "Geschichten vom Mekong: Zwei neue Cryptocorynen (Araceae)". Aqua Planta (in German). 35 (4): 139–146.
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