''Anubias barteri'' is a

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'', first described in 1860 by

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. It occurs in south-eastern

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Description

The form of the leaf varies widely between

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; in ''A. barteri'' var. ''barteri'' (known as the "broadleaf ''Anubias''"), the leaves are leathery, and may grow to . 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 . 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

: * ''Anubias barteri'' var. ''angustifolia'' * ''Anubias barteri'' var. ''caladiifolia'' * ''Anubias barteri'' var. ''glabra'' * ''Anubias barteri'' var. ''nana''

References

{{Taxonbar, from=Q112520 barteri Aquatic plants Flora of West Tropical Africa Flora of West-Central Tropical Africa Plants described in 1860