Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
loeiensis
ID:
921768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bastm., T.Idei & N.Jacobsen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 38: 181 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921103

Common Names

  • Cryptocoryne loeiensis
  • Loeiensis Cryptocoryne
  • Cryptocoryne loeiensis var. loeiensis

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Description

Cryptocoryne loeiensis (also called Loei Cryptocoryne, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the Loei region of Thailand. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocoryne loeiensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocoryne loeiensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green or yellowish-brown sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocoryne loeiensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, sandy soil and should be kept in partial shade. Water regularly, but do not overwater. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cryptocoryne loeiensis

Cryptocoryne loeiensis is native to India and is found in shallow streams and ponds.

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

Niels Jacobsen (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Jacobsen' in the authors string.
Jan D. Bastmeijer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bastm.' in the authors string.
Takashige Idei: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Idei' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77110099-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.