Anthoceros apocynon - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apocynon
ID:
1521728
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cargill & Palsson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Telopea. 24: 327. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008166
Common Names
- Apocynon Anthoceros
- Anthoceros Apocynon
- Anthoceros de Apocynon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros apocynon (also called Apocynon 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 apocynon 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 apocynon 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 apocynon 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 apocynon
Anthoceros apocynon is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Anthoceros apocynon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros apocynon?
Anthoceros apocynon
What type of plant is Anthoceros apocynon?
Hornwort
What is the common name of Anthoceros apocynon?
Dogbane 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: 100522928: Based on data supplied by Bryonames