Cryptocoryne × willisii

Cryptocoryne × willisii
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Alismatales
Family:	Araceae
Genus:	Cryptocoryne
Species:	C. × willisii
Binomial name
	Cryptocoryne × willisii; Reitz

Cryptocoryne × willisii is a plant in the family Araceae.

Synonyms[]

Cryptocoryne nevillii (a valid but different species); C. lucens is now considered a hybrid in the C. × willisii complex

Taxonomy[]

In 1976 Niels Jacobsen proposed the change of name of C. nevillii to C. × willisii. This plant is a natural hybrid, so the name is spelt with a cross: C. × willisii.

Crypts page C. nevillii

Distribution[]

Sri Lanka (Kandy area)

Description[]

The leaves and even the spathe of this plant are variable (no doubt due to its hybrid nature). The crypts page (see link below) illustrate a number of different forms which make identification difficult.

Cultivation[]

Not difficult to grow and common in aquariums but some forms do not seem to flower.

References[]

Alston, A.H.G., 1938. Cryptocoryne in: The Kandy Flora : 68, fig.363-367 (with some drawings).
Jacobsen, N., 1987. Cryptocoryne in: A Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon, Vol. VI: 85-99
Wit, H.C.D.de, 1969. Cryptocoryne nevillii Trim. ex Hook.f.. Het Aquarium 39(11) : 242-245.