Status:
valid
Authors:
Bastm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Aqua Pl. 27: 145 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365173
Common Names
- Cryptocoryne yujii
- Yujii's Water Trumpet
- Cryptocoryne yujii
Description
Cryptocoryne yujii (also called Yuji's Cryptocoryne, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in slow-moving streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Cryptocoryne yujii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is hard and strong and can be used for making furniture and other items.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cryptocoryne yujii var. hendrikii Wongso
Cryptocoryne yujii var. yujii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cryptocoryne yujii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cryptocoryne yujii is a slow-growing, aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a shady, well-lit location and should be planted in a substrate of gravel or sand. It requires regular fertilization and should be kept in water that is between 75-82°F (24-28°C). It is also important to maintain a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Where to Find Cryptocoryne yujii
Cryptocoryne yujii is native to Japan.
Cryptocoryne yujii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cryptocoryne yujii?
Cryptocoryne yujii
What is the common name of Cryptocoryne yujii?
Yujii Cryptocoryne
What is the natural habitat of Cryptocoryne yujii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of South East Asia.
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.