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Cryptocoryne pontederiifolia Schott
| Family Name: | Araceae |
| Synonyms: | Cryptocoryne sulphurea de Wit |
| Common Name: | 桃葉椒草 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant, Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Emergent Aquatic, Submerged Aquatic) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Sumatra |
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| Native Habitat | Aquatic (Freshwater Pond / Lake / River) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is an aquatic herbaceous plant, reaching up to 10 - 40 cm tall. |
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| Foliage | The leaves are arranged alternately and are lanceolate to narrow ovoid in shape with a cordate base and an acute apex. |
| Flowers | The inflorescence is a spadix. The flower spathe is sulphur yellow and slightly twisted at the apex. |
| Habitat | It can be found in slow-moving rivers and streams in lowland forests. It has been naturalised in Singapore, particularly in Windsor Nature Park. |
| Cultivation | It is best grown under shade and can be grown in water temperatures between 18 to 28°C. |
| Etymology | The genus Cryptocoryne refers to the spathe encloses the spadix. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Propagation Method | Stolon / Runner |
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Others
| Master ID | 31962 |
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| Species ID | 6364 |
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