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Cryptocoryne parva
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Cryptocoryne
Species:	C. parva
Binomial name
Cryptocoryne parva de Wit

Cryptocoryne parva is an aquatic freshwater plant, often grown in aquariums. It is the smallest known member of the genus Cryptocoryne. Native to Sri Lanka, it grows as a small rosette reaching between 5 - 8 cm. Emersed leaves are a little wider than those growing under water. The spathe is c. 1.5 cm.

It grows very slowly even under good conditions and prefers a lot of light.

References

1. Boyagoda, D. T. K.; Jayamanne, S. C.; Herath, H. M. I. (2016). Development of micropropagation protocols for two different Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka (Cryptocoryne parva and Cryptocoryne xwillisii). Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka. ISBN 978-955-0481-09-5.
2. "Cryptocoryne parva - Tropica Aquarium Plants". tropica.com. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
3. "Cryptocoryne Parva - The Complete Practical Care Guide". Fishkeeping World. 2020-07-27. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
4. "Cryptocoryne parva". crypts.home.xs4all.nl. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
5. "Cryptocoryne parva - Tropica Aquarium Plants". tropica.com. Retrieved 2022-02-19.

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