Cryptocoryne auriculata
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| Cryptocoryne auriculata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Alismatales |
| Family: | Araceae |
| Genus: | Cryptocoryne |
| Species: | C. auriculata |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocoryne auriculata | |
Cryptocoryne auriculata is a plant species belonging to the Araceae genus Cryptocoryne.
Borneo (Sarawak) and Philippines ?[clarification needed]
In nature, C. auriculata grows between stones, which indicates that the water is running fast in the rainy season.[1]
Description
Small ovate leaves up to 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) and 1.5 inches broad (4 cm) with a sharp tip and cordate base, on stems of equal length to the leaves. Rather thick and stiff in texture. In colour the leaves are a dark olive-green.[citation needed] Has a short spathe, involving a small white collar and purple/red opening