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Wendt's water trumpet
Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii
Family: Araceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cryptocoryne wendtii - Wendt's Water Trumpet
Cryptocoryne wendtii, commonly known as Wendt's Water Trumpet, is a popular aquatic plant often used in freshwater aquariums. Belonging to the genus Cryptocoryne, it is appreciated for its ease of cultivation and variable leaf morphology.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cryptocoryne wendtii de Wit
- Common Names: Wendt's Water Trumpet, Wendt's Cryptocoryne, Watertrumpet
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Araceae (also referenced as Arales, Alismatales, and Liliopsida)
- Synonyms: (The text implies synonyms exist, although none are explicitly listed beyond related species)
Distribution and Habitat
- Cryptocoryne wendtii originates from Sri Lanka.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cryptocoryne wendtii is a forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant.
- The plant exhibits variability, including brown and green variants.
- Leaves are lanceolate with an undulate (wavy) margin.
- Typical height is under 20 cm (approximately 7.87 inches).
Cultivation
- This plant is considered easy to cultivate.
- It thrives in water hardness levels of 5-20 dGH.
- Ideal water temperature ranges from 22-30°C (approximately 71.6-86°F).
- Lighting requirements are approximately 0.50 watts/litre (1.89 watts/gallon).
Placement
- Can be planted in clusters or allowed to float in bright light to partial shade
- Ideal for foreground placement in aquariums.
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: CRWE4)
- Invasive Plant Atlas