Anubias barteri

Anubias barteri is a West African species of "Anubias", first described in 1860 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott. It occurs in south-eastern Nigeria, Cameroon and on Bioko.
Description.
The form of the leaf varies widely between varieties; in "A. barteri" var. "barteri" (known as the "broadleaf "Anubias""), the leaves are leathery, and may grow to . The rhizome remains above the substrate, tethered to litter like rocks and wood.
Cultivation.
This plant grows well partially and fully submersed. In strong light, the leaves grow more quickly and remain more compact, but it tolerates a range of lighting. It prefers a temperature range of . It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating side shoots. If buried beneath a substrate, the rhizome may rot.
Varieties.
The species has the following varieties: