Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
alpinus
ID:
1201368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 425 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200706



Common Names

  • Anthoceros alpinus
  • Alpinus Hornwort
  • Alpinus-Hornwort


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Description

Anthoceros alpinus (also called Alpine Anthoceros, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort native to the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, dark green plant with a thallus that is up to 5 cm long and 2 cm wide. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, on rocks, and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros alpinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow, star-shaped. Seed: small, dark brown, oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Where to Find Anthoceros alpinus

Anthoceros alpinus is found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Anthoceros alpinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros alpinus?

Anthoceros alpinus

What is the common name of Anthoceros alpinus?

Alpine Hornwort

What is the habitat of Anthoceros alpinus?

It is found in wet, shady areas, such as moist woods, streambanks, and wet meadows.

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,