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Cryptocoryne

Cryptocoryne

9.9
Water plants with broad leaves often grown in aquariums
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪptəˈkɔrɪni/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Cryptocoryne
  • Many aquarists enjoy growing Cryptocoryne for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements.

Examples

  • The leaves of Cryptocoryne tend to melt when first introduced but usually regrow stronger.

  • The Cryptocoryne plants thrive in low light conditions.

  • Different species of Cryptocoryne can display a wide variety of leaf shapes and colors.

  • I bought a beautiful Cryptocoryne for my aquarium.

  • Different species of Cryptocoryne can display a wide variety of leaf shapes and colors.

  • Many aquarists enjoy growing Cryptocoryne for its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements.

  • The Cryptocoryne plants thrive in low light conditions, making them ideal for many aquarium setups.

Synonyms

water trumpet
vsCryptocoryne
  • Specialized
9.5

An evergreen plant with long leaves that grows in fresh or slightly salty water

are mainly cultivated for aquariums rather than noted for wild habitat

Surface Forms

Cryptocoryne singular
Cryptocorynes plural

Morphology

Cryptocoryne = crypto + coryne

Although the name is built from classical elements, it functions as a scientific genus name and its meaning is not recoverable for an average learner from the parts alone.

Etymology

Cryptocoryne comes from Greek parts crypto- meaning 'hidden' and -coryne meaning 'club', like the English word cryptic for 'hidden'. This fits the plant because its club-shaped flower is hidden inside a long leaf cover, so the name helps you remember it as a 'hidden club' aquarium plant.