Crypt ciliata
Cryptocoryne ciliata

Family: Araceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 40-50 cm. It grows in water. The leaves are broadly sword shaped and 15-25 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. They are pale green. The edges can be wavy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in water 50 cm deep. It is best with a nutrient rich muddy substrate.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

It can be grown by runners.

It grows slowly.

Its other names

Local names

Leik-sa, Nga-dan-sa, Phak khanchong

Synonyms

Ambrosina ciliaris Spreng.; Ambrosina ciliata Roxb.; Arum ciliatum (Roxb.) Loudon; Cryptocoryne alata Griff.; Cryptocoryne ciliata var. latifolia Rataj; Cryptocoryne drymorrhisa Zipp. ex Schott; Cryptocorye elata Griff.;