Anthoceros angustifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
1521727
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Synopsis Hepaticarum. (fasc. 4): 582. 1846
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008165
Common Names
- Angustifolius Anthoceros
- Anthoceros Angustifolius
- Anthoceros de Angustifolius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros angustifolius (also called Narrow-leaved Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic, non-vascular plant with a single, unbranched stem and two-lobed leaves. It is native to Europe, and is found in shallow, slow-moving or still water bodies.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros angustifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthoceros angustifolius has a small, yellow-green flower with a single anther. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros angustifolius is a species of hornwort that can be propagated by spore or vegetative means. Spores should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Vegetative propagation can be done by dividing the plant into small pieces and replanting them in a moist, sterile medium. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until it has established itself.
Where to Find Anthoceros angustifolius
Anthoceros angustifolius is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Anthoceros angustifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros angustifolius?
Anthoceros angustifolius
What type of plant is Anthoceros angustifolius?
Hornwort
What is the common name of Anthoceros angustifolius?
Narrow-leaved Hornwort
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455374: Based on data supplied by Bryonames