Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barteri
ID:
242170

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Syst. Aroid. : 159 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241502

Common Names

  • Anubias barteri
  • Barter's Anubias
  • Tropical Anubias

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Description

Anubias barteri (also called African fern, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with thick, leathery leaves and creeping rhizomes. It is native to tropical Africa and is commonly found in slow-moving or still water, such as ponds, streams, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Anubias barteri can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anubias barteri var. angustifolia (Engl.) Crusio
Anubias barteri var. barteri
Anubias barteri var. glabra N.E.Br.
Anubias barteri var. nana (Engl.) Crusio
Anubias barteri var. caladiifolia Engl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anubias barteri are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anubias barteri is a small, evergreen, perennial aquatic plant. It has long, narrow, green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Africa and prefers a warm, humid environment with plenty of light. Propagation is usually done from rhizomes or cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in a substrate of gravel or sand and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a substrate of gravel or sand and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Anubias barteri

Anubias barteri can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Anubias barteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anubias barteri?

Anubias barteri

What is the common name of Anubias barteri?

Barter's Water Fern

What is the natural habitat of Anubias barteri?

Anubias barteri is native to Africa and is found in moist grasslands, rivers, and streams.

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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