Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
caucasicus
ID:
1202612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 6: 427 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201950



Common Names

  • Anthoceros caucasicus
  • Caucasicus Anthoceros
  • Caucasicus Hornwort


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Description

Anthoceros caucasicus (also called Anthoceros, among many other common names) is a small, green liverwort with a thallose form. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and can be found in moist, shady environments such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros caucasicus is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros caucasicus has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Anthoceros caucasicus

Anthoceros caucasicus can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Eastern Europe.

Anthoceros caucasicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros caucasicus?

Anthoceros caucasicus

What is the common name of Anthoceros caucasicus?

Caucasian hornwort

What is the natural habitat of Anthoceros caucasicus?

It is found in moist, shady places, often in mossy areas.

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,