Status:
valid
Authors:
Bastm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Aqua Pl. 32: 49 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835035
Common Names
- Cryptocoryne bangkaensis
- Bangka Cryptocoryne
- Bangka Water Trumpet
Description
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis (also called Bangka Cryptocoryne, among many other common names) is a aquatic plant native to Indonesia. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to brown in color and grows in shallow waters.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and fever. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce inflammation and protect the body from free radical damage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Cryptocoryne bangkaensis has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis is an aquatic plant that is best propagated by dividing the rhizomes. Carefully separate the rhizomes and replant them in a tank with plenty of light and a substrate of nutrient-rich soil. The plant should start to grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Cryptocoryne bangkaensis
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in lowland rainforests.
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis FAQ
What is the average height of Cryptocoryne bangkaensis?
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis typically grows to a height of about 1 to 2 meters.
What type of soil does Cryptocoryne bangkaensis prefer?
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Cryptocoryne bangkaensis?
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis prefers temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Species in the Cryptocoryne genus
Cryptocoryne coronata,
Cryptocoryne sivadasanii,
Cryptocoryne uenoi,
Cryptocoryne yujii,
Cryptocoryne ideii,
Cryptocoryne zaidiana,
Cryptocoryne noritoi,
Cryptocoryne bangkaensis,
Cryptocoryne mekongensis,
Cryptocoryne loeiensis,
Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana,
Cryptocoryne affinis,
Cryptocoryne alba,
Cryptocoryne annamica,
Cryptocoryne aponogetifolia,
Cryptocoryne auriculata,
Cryptocoryne beckettii,
Cryptocoryne bogneri,
Cryptocoryne bullosa,
Cryptocoryne ciliata,
Cryptocoryne cognata,
Cryptocoryne consobrina,
Cryptocoryne cordata,
Cryptocoryne crispatula,
Cryptocoryne cruddasiana,
Cryptocoryne decus-silvae,
Cryptocoryne dewitii,
Cryptocoryne edithiae,
Cryptocoryne elliptica,
Cryptocoryne ferruginea,
Cryptocoryne fusca,
Cryptocoryne griffithii,
Cryptocoryne hudoroi,
Cryptocoryne jacobsenii,
Cryptocoryne keei,
Cryptocoryne lingua,
Cryptocoryne longicauda,
Cryptocoryne minima,
Cryptocoryne moehlmannii,
Cryptocoryne nevillii,
Cryptocoryne nurii,
Cryptocoryne pallidinervia,
Cryptocoryne parva,
Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia,
Cryptocoryne purpurea,
Cryptocoryne pygmaea,
Cryptocoryne retrospiralis,
Cryptocoryne schulzei,
Cryptocoryne scurrilis,
Cryptocoryne spiralis,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Jan D. Bastmeijer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bastm.' in the authors string.