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
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.
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
I.B. Ipor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ipor' in the authors string.