Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
bharadwajii
ID:
1203984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Udar & A.K. Asthana

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Natl. Sci. Acad., B 51: 484. pl. 1: f. 1–19; pl. 2: f. 1–2 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203322



Common Names

  • Anthoceros bharadwajii
  • Bharadwaj's Anthoceros
  • Bharadwajii Anthoceros


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Description

Anthoceros bharadwajii (also called the Bharadwaj's Hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort. It is a small plant, typically growing to 1 cm in height, and is found in the tropical regions of Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros bharadwajii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to help control algae.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros bharadwajii has small yellow flowers, with a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros bharadwajii is a small, terrestrial liverwort that is native to India. It is an easy plant to cultivate, and can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet, and to fertilize the plant occasionally with a diluted liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Anthoceros bharadwajii

Anthoceros bharadwajii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Ram Udar (1926-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Udar' in the authors string.
Ashish Kumar Asthana (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Asthana' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35202771: Based on data supplied by Bryonames