Anthoceros erectus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erectus
ID:
1209803
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kashyap
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
New Phytol. 14: 9 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209141
Common Names
- Anthoceros erectus
- Erectus hornwort
- Upright hornwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros erectus (also called 'Erect Hornwort', among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing on moist rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It has a small, flat thallus with a bright green color and a slightly lobed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros erectus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover to control erosion and to reduce weed growth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthoceros erectus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros erectus is a small, terrestrial hornwort that is found in moist, shady areas. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing.
Where to Find Anthoceros erectus
Anthoceros erectus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Anthoceros erectus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros erectus?
Anthoceros erectus
What is the common name of Anthoceros erectus?
Erect hornwort
What is the habitat of Anthoceros erectus?
It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and grasslands
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
Shiv Ram Kashyap (1882-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kashyap' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210460: Based on data supplied by Bryonames