Anthoceros crispatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispatus
ID:
1521753
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griff.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Notulae ad Plantas Asiaticas. 2: 349. 1849
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008190
Common Names
- Anthoceros crispatus
- Crisped anthoceros
- Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros crispatus (also called Crisped 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 crispatus 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 crispatus 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 crispatus is a small, terrestrial, hornwort species that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by spore or vegetative means. Spores can be collected from the sporophyte and sown on damp soil or moss. Vegetative propagation can be achieved by dividing the plant or by using gemmae, which are small, disc-shaped structures that form on the thallus. The gemmae can be collected and sown on damp soil or moss.
Where to Find Anthoceros crispatus
Anthoceros crispatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Anthoceros crispatus FAQ
What type of plant is Anthoceros crispatus?
Anthoceros crispatus is a type of hornwort.
What is the scientific classification of Anthoceros crispatus?
Anthoceros crispatus belongs to the family Anthocerotaceae, and the order Anthocerotales.
What are the common names of Anthoceros crispatus?
Anthoceros crispatus is commonly known as crisp 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: 100455394: Based on data supplied by Bryonames