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==Description== |
==Description== |
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Long lanceolate leaves 6-12 inches (15–30 cm) long with an attractive bluish-green upper surface, a light green midrib and side nerves. The underside of the leaves is a deep reddish purple. The leaf stems are short in proportion to the leaf blade. |
Long lanceolate leaves 6-12 inches (15–30 cm) long with an attractive bluish-green upper surface, a light green midrib and side nerves. The underside of the leaves is a deep reddish purple. The leaf stems are short in proportion to the leaf blade. |
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Several forms are sold in the [[aquarium]] trade differing in colour and serration of the leaf edge. Variable dependent on how it is grown and light levels. Leaves dark green above and purple to violet beneath. |
Several forms are sold in the [[aquarium]] trade differing in colour and serration of the leaf edge. Variable dependent on how it is grown and light levels. Leaves dark green above and purple to violet beneath. |
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Flowers may be produced even when grown completely submersed. The [[inflorescence]] reaches about 10 inches (25 cm) with the [[spathe]] elongated into a purple-red, spirally-coiled blade. |
Flowers may be produced even when grown completely submersed. The [[inflorescence]] reaches about 10 inches (25 cm) with the [[spathe]] elongated into a purple-red, spirally-coiled blade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cryptocoryne affinis |url=https://www.flowgrow.de/db/aquaticplants/cryptocoryne-affinis |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Flowgrow |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Cultivation== |
==Cultivation== |
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Considered easy to cultivate. Reluctant to flower even in emersed culture. The leaves are darker in shady conditions and it will grow in moderate light in the aquarium. Doesn't seem to be fussy as to water conditions and is fine in normal tropical aquarium temperatures : 72-79F (22-26C). One of the hardiest of all the Cryptocoryne's in cultivation. Subject to 'Crypt melt' (see genus page). Sensitive to calcium and [[hard water]].<ref>Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977)</ref> |
Considered easy to cultivate. Reluctant to flower even in emersed culture. The leaves are darker in shady conditions and it will grow in moderate light in the aquarium. Doesn't seem to be fussy as to water conditions and is fine in normal tropical aquarium temperatures : 72-79F (22-26C). One of the hardiest of all the Cryptocoryne's in cultivation. Subject to 'Crypt melt' (see genus page). Sensitive to calcium and [[hard water]].<ref>Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977)</ref> |
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Propagates well by runners.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-30 |title=Cryptocoryne affinis |url=https://crypts.home.xs4all.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aff/aff.html |access-date=2023-09-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630073129/https://crypts.home.xs4all.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aff/aff.html |archive-date=2022-06-30 }}</ref> |
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Propagates well by runners.{{Cn|date=May 2021}} |
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Introduced to Europe by Herman Haertel, a German importer.<ref>Roe, Colin D., A Manual of Aquarium Plants, Shirley Aquatics (1967)</ref> |
Introduced to Europe by Herman Haertel, a German importer.<ref>Roe, Colin D., A Manual of Aquarium Plants, Shirley Aquatics (1967)</ref> |
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[[Category:Cryptocoryne|affinis]] |
[[Category:Cryptocoryne|affinis]] |
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[[Category:Aquatic plants]] |
[[Category:Aquatic plants]] |
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[[Category:Taxa named by N. E. Brown]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:20, 1 October 2023
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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. affinis
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| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocoryne affinis | |
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Cryptocoryne haerteliana Jacobsen ex Millkuhn. | |
Cryptocoryne affinis is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne.
Distribution[edit]
SW Malay Peninsula (Pahang), sometimes occurs in part of Perak state.[citation needed]
Description[edit]
Long lanceolate leaves 6-12 inches (15–30 cm) long with an attractive bluish-green upper surface, a light green midrib and side nerves. The underside of the leaves is a deep reddish purple. The leaf stems are short in proportion to the leaf blade.
Several forms are sold in the aquarium trade differing in colour and serration of the leaf edge. Variable dependent on how it is grown and light levels. Leaves dark green above and purple to violet beneath.
Flowers may be produced even when grown completely submersed. The inflorescence reaches about 10 inches (25 cm) with the spathe elongated into a purple-red, spirally-coiled blade.[2]
Cultivation[edit]
Considered easy to cultivate. Reluctant to flower even in emersed culture. The leaves are darker in shady conditions and it will grow in moderate light in the aquarium. Doesn't seem to be fussy as to water conditions and is fine in normal tropical aquarium temperatures : 72-79F (22-26C). One of the hardiest of all the Cryptocoryne's in cultivation. Subject to 'Crypt melt' (see genus page). Sensitive to calcium and hard water.[3]
Propagates well by runners.[4]
Introduced to Europe by Herman Haertel, a German importer.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cryptocoryne affinis N.E.Br". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 25, 2022.
- ^ "Cryptocoryne affinis". Flowgrow. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977)
- ^ "Cryptocoryne affinis". 2022-06-30. Archived from the original on 2022-06-30. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
- ^ Roe, Colin D., A Manual of Aquarium Plants, Shirley Aquatics (1967)