Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferdinandimuelleri
ID:
1521767
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 1007. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008204
Common Names
- Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri
- Ferdinandimuelleri anthoceros
- Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri (also called Ferdinand Mueller's Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic, hornwort species. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and grows in shallow, still water. It has a long, spirally coiled seta, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and deeply lobed.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri 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 ferdinandimuelleri is yellow-green in color and has a single antheridium. The seed is a single-celled spore with a thick wall. The seedlings are small, green and spore-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation requires a moist, shady environment and a soil composed of peat, sand, and loam. The soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri
Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri?
Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri
What is the common name of Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri?
Ferdinand Mueller's hornwort
What is the habitat of Anthoceros ferdinandimuelleri?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in tropical and subtropical regions.
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: 100455405: Based on data supplied by Bryonames