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Anubias
Definition: Anubias are hardy aquatic plants native to tropical Africa, commonly used in aquariums for their thick, dark green leaves and slow growth. They grow from rhizomes, which can attach to rocks or driftwood, allowing them to thrive fully submerged or partially above water. Their resilience and low maintenance make them popular among both beginner and experienced aquarists.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Angiosperms
- Order: Alismatales
- Family: Araceae
- Genus: Anubias
- Species: Various (e.g., A. barteri, A. nana, A. coffeefolia)
Key points:
- Broad, thick, dark green leaves.
- Grows from rhizomes that attach to rocks or driftwood.
- Can thrive fully submerged or partially emersed.
- Low-light tolerant, slow-growing, and very hardy.