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* [http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/cryptocoryne/wendtii.htm several photographs]
* [http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/cryptocoryne/wendtii.htm several photographs]
* [http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/cryptocoryne/wendkraut.htm ''Cryptocoryne wendtii var. krauteri'']
* [http://www.wschowa.com/abrimaal/araceum/cryptocoryne/wendkraut.htm ''Cryptocoryne wendtii var. krauteri'']
* [http://www.aquariumplants.com/Wendtii_Green_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_p/cr064.htm Cultivation notes]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071031005957/http://www.aquariumplants.com/Wendtii_Green_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_p/cr064.htm Cultivation notes]
* [http://www.aquariumplants.com/Giant_Wendtii_Red_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_pot_p/crypt02.htm red form notes]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20071010125752/http://www.aquariumplants.com/Giant_Wendtii_Red_Cryptocoryne_wendtii_pot_p/crypt02.htm red form notes]
* [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=109E Tropica ''tropica'' form]
* [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=109E Tropica ''tropica'' form]
* [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=109 Tropica ''green'' form]
* [http://www.tropica.dk/productcard_1.asp?id=109 Tropica ''green'' form]

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Cryptocoryne wendtii
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C. wendtii
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Synonyms
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii var. jahnelii Rataj
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii var. krauteri Rataj
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii var. nana Rataj
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii var. rubella Rataj

Cryptocoryne wendtii is a species of herb which is a popular aquarium plant which is native to Sri Lanka. It was described by Dutch botanist Hendrik de Wit in honour of aquarium hobbyist and writer Albert Wendt.

Distribution

It is native to Sri Lanka and has been introduced into Florida[1]

Description

A very variable species and numerous 'forms' of variable taxonomic status have been discussed, for example "Tropica". Some may be genuine varieties and certainly some seem The "Mi Oya" form is named after the river it is found in Sri Lanka.

Cultivation

An easy plant to grow and one of the most robust crypts. Very variable under different light and other environmental conditions. It is propagated by runners.

References

  • Dötsch, A. 1984. Cryptocoryne wendtii de Wit (Pflanzenportrait). Aqua-Planta 3-84 : 17-18.
  • Jacobsen, N. 1987. Cryptocoryne. A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon, Vol. VI: 85-99.
  • Möhlmann, F. 1985. Reich an Varianten ist Cryptocoryne wendtii De Wit. Das Aquarium 198 : 629-633.
  • Möhlmann, F. 1994. Die Cryptocoryne-Arten Ceylons (2). Aqua-Planta 1-94 : 34-39.
  • Rataj, K. 1975. Revision of the genus Cryptocoryne Fischer Studie CSAV, c.3.Praha.
  • Wit, H.C.D.de 1958. Cryptocoryne wendtii sp.nov. Meded.Bot.tuinen en het Belmonte arboretum WAG Vol.II-4 : 97-101.
  • Wit, H.C.D.de 1990. Aquarienpflanzen, 2. Auflage Ulmer, Stuttgart.

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