{{short description|Species of plant}} {{Speciesbox |image = |genus = Cryptocoryne |species = auriculata |authority = [[Adolf Engler|Engl.]] }}

'''''Cryptocoryne auriculata''''' is a plant [[species]] belonging to the [[Araceae]] [[genus]] ''[[Cryptocoryne]]''.

==Distribution== Borneo (Sarawak) and Philippines ?{{clarify|date=October 2012}}

In nature, C. auriculata grows between stones, which indicates that the water is running fast in the rainy season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aur/aur.html |title=Cryptocoryne auriculata<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022185945/http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aur/aur.html |archive-date=2007-10-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Description== Small ovate [[leaves]] up to 2.5 inches (6.5&nbsp;cm) and 1.5 inches broad (4&nbsp;cm) with a sharp tip and cordate base, on stems of equal length to the [[leaves]]. Rather thick and stiff in texture. In colour the [[leaves]] are a dark olive-green.{{Cn|date=May 2021}} Has a short spathe, involving a small white collar and purple/red opening

==Cultivation== Considered difficult in cultivation. Only occasionally imported and often seems to just fade away. Will grow emerse and submerse and is reputed to withstand hard water. Needs an [[aquarium]] with clean water and a good substrate.<ref>Rataj Dr Karel and Horeman T. J., Aquarium Plants, TFH Publications (1977)</ref>

Propagates well by runners.{{Cn|date=May 2021}}

==References== {{Reflist}}

* Jacobsen, N., 1985. The Cryptocoryne (Araceae) of Borneo. Nord.J.Bot. 5 : 31-50. * Rataj, K., 1975. Revision of the genus Cryptocoryne Fischer. Studie CSAV, c.3.Praha. * Rataj, K. & Horeman, T.J., 1977. Aquarium Plants. TFH Publ, USA. * Ridley, H.N., 1905. The Aroids of Borneo. J.Str.Br.Roy.As.Soc. 44 : 169-171.

==External links== * [https://web.archive.org/web/20071022185945/http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/Cryptocoryne/Gallery/aur/aur.html Cryptocoryne auriculata]

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[[Category:Cryptocoryne|auriculata]] [[Category:Aquatic plants]] [[Category:Taxa named by Adolf Engler]]