Kingdom Plantae Family Araceae Scientific name Anubias barteri Rank Species | Order Alismatales Genus Anubias Higher classification Anubias | |
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Lower classifications Anubias barteri var nana, Anubias barteri var angustifolia | ||
Aquascaping lab anubias barteri aquatic plant technical sheet bonsai nana descrizione
Anubias barteri is a West African species of Anubias, first described in 1860 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott. It occurs in south-eastern Nigeria, Cameroon and on Bioko.
Contents
- Aquascaping lab anubias barteri aquatic plant technical sheet bonsai nana descrizione
- Plant species profile 1 anubias nana anubias barteri var nana
- Description
- Cultivation
- Varieties
- References
Plant species profile 1 anubias nana anubias barteri var nana
Description
The form of the leaf varies widely between varieties; in A. barteri var. barteri (known as the "broadleaf Anubias"), the leaves are leathery, and may grow to 12 inches (300 mm). The rhizome remains above the substrate, tethered to litter like rocks and wood.
Cultivation
This plant grows well partially and fully submersed. In strong light, the leaves grow more quickly and remain more compact, but it tolerates a range of lighting. It prefers a temperature range of 72–82 °F (22–28 °C). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating side shoots. If buried beneath a substrate, the rhizome may rot.
Varieties
The species has the following varieties:
