Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
242307

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 246 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241639

Common Names

  • Graceful Anubias
  • Anubias gracilis
  • Slender Anubias

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Description

Anubias gracilis (also called Slender Anubias, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to Africa. It has long, slender leaves and small white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Anubias gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anubias gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis

Anubias gracilis can be found in tropical regions of Africa.

Anubias gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anubias gracilis?

Anubias gracilis

What is the common name of Anubias gracilis?

Graceful Anubias

What type of plant is Anubias gracilis?

Herb

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:85528-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.