Anubias gracilis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Alismatales |
Family: | Araceae |
Genus: | Anubias |
Species: | A. gracilis |
Binomial name | |
Anubias gracilis Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalz. |
Anubias gracilis is a plant that was first mentioned in 1920 by Chevalier and thereafter validly described by Hutchinson and Dalziel in 1936.
West Africa: Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Its long-stalked medium-green leaves are spade-shaped and may grow to 12 inches (30 cm) in length.
This plant grows best when only partially submersed and when not crowded by other plants. It requires a lot of nutrients, a loose, iron-rich substrate, and moderate-to-strong light. It prefers a temperature range of 22-26 degrees C (72-79 degrees F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome.