Anthoceros cavernosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cavernosus
ID:
1521745
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 998. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008182
Common Names
- Anthoceros cavernosus
- Cavernous anthoceros
- Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros cavernosus (also called Cavernous hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort found in India. It has a thallus of 2-7 cm in length and is composed of a single row of cells. It is found in moist habitats, such as streams, and is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros cavernosus is used as a food source for some species of birds and small mammals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros cavernosus is a small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structure. The seed is a small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structure. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structures.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros cavernosus 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 cavernosus
Anthoceros cavernosus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Anthoceros cavernosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros cavernosus?
Anthoceros cavernosus
What type of plant is Anthoceros cavernosus?
Hornwort
What is the common name of Anthoceros cavernosus?
Cavernous 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: 100455386: Based on data supplied by Bryonames