Anubias barteri var. nana

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Anubias barteri var. nana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Alismatales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Anubias
Species: A. barteri
Binomial name
Anubias barteri

Anubias barteri var. nana was first described by Adolf Engler in 1899 as A. nana. The species was reduced to varietal status in 1979.[1]


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[edit] Synonyms

Anubias nana

[edit] Common names

Dwarf Anubias

[edit] Distribution

West Africa: Only known from Victoria, Cameroon.

[edit] Description

This plant's thick short-stemmed dark green leaves are some of the smallest and most compact in the Anubias species, growing only to 3.2 inches (8 cm) for a total height of 4.7 inches (12 cm).

[edit] Cultivation

Like most Anubias species, this plant grows well partially and fully submersed and the rhizome must be above the substrate, attached to rocks or wood. It grows well in a range of lighting and 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

  1. ^ 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. 
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