Anubias barteri
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Anubias barteri is a West African species of Anubias, first described in 1860 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott.[1] It occurs in south-eastern Nigeria, Cameroon and on Bioko.
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 Script error: No such module "convert".. The rhizome remains above the substrate, tethered to litter like rocks and wood.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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 Script error: No such module "convert".. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating side shoots. If buried beneath a substrate, the rhizome may rot.[2]Template:Fails verification
Varieties
The species has the following varieties:[1]
- Anubias barteri var. angustifolia
- Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia
- Anubias barteri var. glabra
- Anubias barteri var. nana
References
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