Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
adscendens
ID:
1196670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm. & Lindenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 4: 24 1832

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196008



Common Names

  • Anthoceros adscendens
  • Adscendens Anthoceros
  • Adscendens Antho-Bell


Searching for Anthoceros adscendens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Anthoceros adscendens (also called Anthoceros adscendens, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort found in South America. It has a thallus composed of a single, erect, lobed gametophyte with a smooth surface. It is found in wet, shaded habitats in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros adscendens is used in horticulture and floristry as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros adscendens has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

Searching for Anthoceros adscendens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros adscendens is a small moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It can be propagated by dividing the moss into small pieces and replanting them in the desired location. Spore sowing is also possible, but it may take a few years for the moss to become established.

Where to Find Anthoceros adscendens

Anthoceros adscendens can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Anthoceros adscendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros adscendens?

Anthoceros adscendens

What are the common names of Anthoceros adscendens?

Ascending Hornwort

What is the habitat of Anthoceros adscendens?

Anthoceros adscendens is found in temperate regions of North America

Species in the Anthoceros genus

Anthoceros adscendens, Anthoceros fusiformis, Anthoceros macounii, Anthoceros punctatus, Anthoceros agrestis, Anthoceros caucasicus, Anthoceros capricornii, Anthoceros dimorphus, Anthoceros natalensis, Anthoceros sambesianus, Anthoceros javanicoides, Anthoceros rosulans, Anthoceros bharadwajii, Anthoceros lamellatus, Anthoceros pinnatus, Anthoceros schroederi, Anthoceros tuberulatus, Anthoceros patagonicus, Anthoceros orizabensis, Anthoceros neesii, Anthoceros chungii, Anthoceros angustus, Anthoceros aethyopicus, Anthoceros brunnthaleri, Anthoceros buettneri, Anthoceros cristatus, Anthoceros floribundus, Anthoceros gasangorii, Anthoceros mildbraedii, Anthoceros myriandraecius, Anthoceros parvifrons, Anthoceros rossoi, Anthoceros pseudocostus, Anthoceros alpinus, Anthoceros pusillus, Anthoceros angustifolius, Anthoceros apocynon, Anthoceros scariosus, Anthoceros serratus, Anthoceros simulans, Anthoceros spongiosus, Anthoceros subtilis, Anthoceros telaganus, Anthoceros tristanianus, Anthoceros tuberosus, Anthoceros cavernosus, Anthoceros chambensis, Anthoceros venosus, Anthoceros wellmanii, Anthoceros crispatus,

Species in the Anthocerotaceae family

Anthoceros adscendens, Anthoceros fusiformis, Anthoceros macounii, Anthoceros punctatus, Anthoceros agrestis, Anthoceros caucasicus, Anthoceros capricornii, Anthoceros dimorphus, Anthoceros natalensis, Anthoceros sambesianus, Anthoceros javanicoides, Anthoceros rosulans, Anthoceros bharadwajii, Anthoceros lamellatus, Anthoceros pinnatus, Anthoceros schroederi, Anthoceros tuberulatus, Anthoceros patagonicus, Anthoceros orizabensis, Anthoceros neesii, Anthoceros chungii, Anthoceros angustus, Anthoceros aethyopicus, Anthoceros brunnthaleri, Anthoceros buettneri, Anthoceros cristatus, Anthoceros floribundus, Anthoceros gasangorii, Anthoceros mildbraedii, Anthoceros myriandraecius, Anthoceros parvifrons, Anthoceros rossoi, Anthoceros pseudocostus, Anthoceros alpinus, Anthoceros pusillus, Anthoceros angustifolius, Anthoceros apocynon, Anthoceros scariosus, Anthoceros serratus, Anthoceros simulans, Anthoceros spongiosus, Anthoceros subtilis, Anthoceros telaganus, Anthoceros tristanianus, Anthoceros tuberosus, Anthoceros cavernosus, Anthoceros chambensis, Anthoceros venosus, Anthoceros wellmanii, Anthoceros crispatus,

References

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184449: Based on data supplied by Bryonames