Anubias gracilis was first mentioned in 1920 by Chevalier and thereafter validly described by Hutchinson and Dalziel in 1936.

Description

Its long-stalked medium-green leaves are spade-shaped and may grow to 12 inches in length (30 cm).

Cultivation

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 72-79 degrees F (22-26 degrees C). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome.