Anubias hastifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Forschungsreisenden Danckelm. 2: 149 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241650
Common Names
- Hastifolia Anubias
- Anubias hastifolia
- Arrow-Leaf Anubias
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anubias hastifolia (also called Arrow-Leaf Anubias, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to Africa. It has long, arrow-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist soil.
Uses & Benefits
Anubias hastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anubias hastifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anubias hastifolia 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 hastifolia
Anubias hastifolia can be found in tropical Africa.
Anubias hastifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anubias hastifolia?
Anubias hastifolia
What is the common name of Anubias hastifolia?
Spear-leaved Anubias
What type of plant is Anubias hastifolia?
Herb
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85529-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.