Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
zaidiana
ID:
794056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ipor & Tawan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 57: 2 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793389

Common Names

  • Cryptocoryne zaidiana
  • Zaidiana Cryptocoryne
  • Cryptocoryne of Zaidiana

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Description

Cryptocoryne zaidiana (also called Zaid's Cryptocoryne, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water, such as ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cryptocoryne zaidiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of firewood and timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryptocoryne zaidiana is white and tubular, with five petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryptocoryne zaidiana is a small aquatic plant native to South East Asia. It can be propagated from rhizome cuttings. Cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cryptocoryne zaidiana

Cryptocoryne zaidiana can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Cryptocoryne zaidiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cryptocoryne zaidiana?

Cryptocoryne zaidiana

What is the family of Cryptocoryne zaidiana?

Araceae

What is the common name of Cryptocoryne zaidiana?

Zaid's cryptocoryne

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

Cheksum Supiah Tawan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tawan' in the authors string.
I.B. Ipor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ipor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77069223-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.