Anthoceros dimorphus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dimorphus
ID:
1203109
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sim
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 15: 114 1926
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202447
Common Names
- Anthoceros dimorphus
- Dimorphus Liverwort
- Liverwort of the Rocks
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros dimorphus (also called Dimorphic Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, thalloid liverwort. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows on moist, shady rocks and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros dimorphus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros dimorphus is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, round, yellow-green capsule. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros dimorphus is a small, perennial liverwort that is native to Africa. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, and is often found growing on rocks and tree trunks. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the thallus. The thallus should be kept moist and in a shady location. It can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium.
Where to Find Anthoceros dimorphus
Anthoceros dimorphus is found in moist, shady habitats in Europe, North America, and Asia.
Anthoceros dimorphus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros dimorphus?
Anthoceros dimorphus
What is the common name of Anthoceros dimorphus?
Two-Form Anthoceros
What type of plant is Anthoceros dimorphus?
A liverwort
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
Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201642: Based on data supplied by Bryonames