Anubias barteri var. barteri
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Anubias barteri was first described in 1860 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott.[1]
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[edit] Common names
Broadleaved Anubias
[edit] Distribution
West Africa: S.E. Nigeria, Cameroon, Fernando Po.
[edit] Description
Its leathery green leaves may grow to 12 inches (30 cm). The rhizome remains above the substrate, tethered to litter like rocks and wood. If buried beneath a substrate, the rhizome may rot.
[edit] 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 degrees F (22-28 degrees C). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating side shoots.
[edit] References
- ^ W. Crusio (1979) A revision of Anubias Schott (Araceae). Mededelingen Landbouwhogeschool Wageningen 79 (14) 1-48
- Hiscock, P. (2003). Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants. United States and Canada: Interpret Publishing. ISBN 0-7641-5521-0.
