Cryptocoryne_parva

<i>Cryptocoryne parva</i>

Cryptocoryne parva

Species of aquatic freshwater plant

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]

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It grows very slowly even under good conditions and prefers a lot of light.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Boyagoda, D. T. K.; Jayamanne, S. C.; Herath, H. M. I. (2016). Development of micropropagation protocols for two different Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka (Cryptocoryne parva and Cryptocoryne xwillisii). Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-0481-09-5.
  2. [2]
    "Cryptocoryne parva - Tropica Aquarium Plants". tropica.com. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  3. [3]
    "Cryptocoryne Parva - The Complete Practical Care Guide". Fishkeeping World. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  4. [4]
    "Cryptocoryne parva". crypts.home.xs4all.nl. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
  5. [5]
    "Cryptocoryne parva - Tropica Aquarium Plants". tropica.com. Retrieved 2022-02-19.


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