Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
242351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 435 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000241683

Common Names

  • Anubias heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Anubias
  • Anubias Plant

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Description

Anubias heterophylla (also called Anubias, among many other common names) is a small, perennial aquatic plant with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in shallow water habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anubias heterophylla can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anubias heterophylla are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anubias heterophylla is a small, evergreen aquatic plant with small, glossy green leaves. It is native to Japan and is hardy in USDA zones 7-9. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anubias heterophylla

Anubias heterophylla is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Anubias heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anubias heterophylla?

Anubias heterophylla

What is the common name of Anubias heterophylla?

Variable-leaved Anubias

What type of plant is Anubias heterophylla?

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85531-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.