Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
tambraparaniana
ID:
923957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rajakumar, P.Daniel, Selvak., S.Murug. & Chellap.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Indian J. Forest. 33: 643 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923292

Common Names

  • Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana
  • Tambraparaniana Cryptocoryne
  • Cryptocoryne Tambraparaniana

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Description

Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana (also called Tambraparani Cryptocoryne, among many other common names) is a herb native to India. It has small, oval-shaped, light green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, moist areas and is often found in wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers have five petals and are arranged in a star-like shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed that is about 1 cm long. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two leaves that are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in the spring or early summer and replant in a well-draining soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seedlings should emerge within a few weeks.

Where to Find Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana

Cryptocoryne tambraparaniana is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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

Pitchai Daniel (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Daniel' in the authors string.
T.J.S. Rajakumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajakumar' in the authors string.
R. Selvakumari: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvak.' in the authors string.
S. Murugesan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Murug.' in the authors string.
N. Chellaperumal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chellap.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111804-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.