| 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 | |
Cryptocoryne parva is an aquatic freshwater plant, often grown in aquariums. [1] It is the smallest known member of the genus Cryptocoryne. Native to Sri Lanka, it grows as a small rosette reaching between 5 and 8 cm. [2] Emersed leaves are a little wider than those growing under water. [3] The spathe is c. 1.5 cm. [4]
It grows very slowly even under good conditions and prefers a lot of light. [5]
