Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gilletii
ID:
242296

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 845 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241628

Common Names

  • Anubias gilletii
  • Gillet's Anubias
  • Gillet Anubias

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Description

Anubias gilletii (also called Gillet's 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 gilletii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anubias gilletii has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anubias gilletii 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 gilletii

Anubias gilletii can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Anubias gilletii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anubias gilletii?

Anubias gilletii

What is the common name of Anubias gilletii?

Gillet's Anubias

What is the natural habitat of Anubias gilletii?

It is native to the Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85526-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.