Anubias gigantea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev. ex Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 246 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241610
Common Names
- Anubias gigantea
- Giant Anubias
- Giant Water Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anubias gigantea (also called giant anubias, 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 gigantea 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anubias gigantea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anubias gigantea is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anubias gigantea
Anubias gigantea can be found in tropical regions of Africa.
Anubias gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anubias gigantea?
Anubias gigantea
What is the common name of Anubias gigantea?
Giant Water Fern
What is the natural habitat of Anubias gigantea?
Anubias gigantea is native to Africa and is found in moist grasslands, rivers, and streams.
Species in the Anubias genus
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,
References
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85525-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.