Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
aethyopicus
ID:
1214018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gola

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Rome) 13: 73 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213356



Common Names

  • Anthoceros aethyopicus
  • Aethyopicus Anthoceros
  • Aethyopicus Fork-moss


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Description

Anthoceros aethyopicus (also called Common Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic, hornwort species that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a simple thallus with a single row of cells and a single row of sporangia. It grows in shallow, freshwater habitats, such as ponds, streams, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros aethyopicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros aethyopicus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros aethyopicus can be propagated by spore germination. Cultivation is best done in a moist environment, with temperatures between 10-20°C. It can be grown on a variety of substrates, including sand, soil, and moss.

Where to Find Anthoceros aethyopicus

Anthoceros aethyopicus is native to South Africa.

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

Giuseppe Gola (1877-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gola' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216174: Based on data supplied by Bryonames