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⚫ '''''Anubias''''' is a genus of seven species of aquatic and semi-aquatic ]s in the family ], native to tropical central and western ].


⚫ '''''Anubias''''' is a genus of species of aquatic and semi-aquatic ]s in the family ], native to tropical central and western ].
⚫ They primarily grow in rivers and streams, but can also be found in marshes. They are characterized by broad, thick, dark leaves. Their ]s must always be above the substrate in order to survive. Reproduction is by rhizome division or from side shoots.

⚫ They primarily grow in rivers and streams, but can also be found in marshes. They are characterized by broad, thick, dark leaves. Their ]s must always be above the substrate in order to survive. Reproduction is by stolon division or from side shoots.

Currently used in ]s are 7 major species, with a number of varieties. The ] of the species is not yet final (this also happens for many aquatic plants species), and scientific names have changed quite often.


;Selected species and varieties ;Selected species and varieties
*''Anubias afzelii'' *'']''
*''Anubias angustifoila'' *'']''
*''Anubias barteri'' **'']''
**''Anubias barteri'' var. ''barteri'' **'']''
**''Anubias barteri'' var. ''caladiifolia'' **'']''
**''Anubias barteri'' var. ''nana'' **'']''
*''Anubias congensis'' *'']''
*''Anubias gracilis'' *'']''
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===Cultivation and uses=== ===Cultivation and uses===
''Anubias'' are commonly used in ]s, usually attached to rocks or bogwood. In contrast to most plants, ''Anubias'' generally prefer subdued lighting and can also produce flowers underwater. Plant growth is often reduced in bright lighting. ''Anubias'' are commonly used in ]s, usually attached to rocks or bogwood. In contrast to most plants, ''Anubias'' generally prefer subdued lighting and can also produce flowers underwater.

⚫ This species is considered by many aquarists one of the easiest plants to maintain, since its light and nutrient requirements are very low and also because ] fish will not eat it.


Its natural growth rate is very slow. Unfortunatelly, this species is also one of the few which do not respond to ].
⚫ The most commonly available of this species is ''Anubias barteri''. It can attain a maximum height of 30 cm, with leaves 15-25 cm long and 5-10 cm broad. Its growth rate is very slow. It is considered by many aquarists one of the easiest plants to maintain, since its light and nutrient requirements are very low and also because ] fish will not eat it.


==External links and references== ==External links and references==
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*Hiscock, Peter (2003). "Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants": 125-127. *Hiscock, Peter (2003). "Encyclopedia of Aquarium Plants": 125-127.

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Anubias barteri var. nana on a bogwood

Anubias is a genus of species of aquatic and semi-aquatic flowering plants in the family Araceae, native to tropical central and western Africa.

They primarily grow in rivers and streams, but can also be found in marshes. They are characterized by broad, thick, dark leaves. Their stolons must always be above the substrate in order to survive. Reproduction is by stolon division or from side shoots.

Currently used in aquariums are 7 major species, with a number of varieties. The taxonomy of the species is not yet final (this also happens for many aquatic plants species), and scientific names have changed quite often.

Selected species and varieties

Cultivation and uses

Anubias are commonly used in aquariums, usually attached to rocks or bogwood. In contrast to most plants, Anubias generally prefer subdued lighting and can also produce flowers underwater.

This species is considered by many aquarists one of the easiest plants to maintain, since its light and nutrient requirements are very low and also because herbivorous fish will not eat it.

Its natural growth rate is very slow. Unfortunatelly, this species is also one of the few which do not respond to CO2 addition.

External links and references

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