Wendt'S Water Trumpet (Cryptocoryne wendtii)
Description
Cryptocoryne wendtii is a species of herb which is a popular aquarium plant which is native to Sri Lanka. It was described by Dutch botanist Hendrik de Wit in honour of aquarium hobbyist and writer Albert Wendt. A very variable species and numerous 'forms' of variable taxonomic status have been discussed, for example "Tropica". Some may be genuine varieties and certainly some seem The "Mi Oya" form is named after the river it is found in Sri Lanka.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Alismatales
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Family: Araceae
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Genus: Cryptocoryne
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