Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
933869

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 495 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933207

Common Names

  • Cryptocoryne elliptica
  • Cryptocoryne Elliptica
  • Cryptocoryne Elliptica

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Description

Cryptocoryne elliptica (also called Elliptic Cryptocoryne, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in slow-moving streams and ponds, and can reach up to 30 centimeters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocoryne elliptica is a popular aquarium plant, often used to provide shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures. It can also be used as a decorative element in aquariums, as its leaves have an attractive pattern.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptocoryne elliptica is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocoryne elliptica can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and moderate to high lighting. It can be grown in a variety of water conditions, but prefers a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

Where to Find Cryptocoryne elliptica

Cryptocoryne elliptica is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86687-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.