Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
fusiformis
ID:
1196672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 6(4): 28 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196010



Common Names

  • Anthoceros fusiformis
  • Fusiform Anthoceros
  • Fusiform Antho-Bell


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Description

Anthoceros fusiformis (also called Fusiform hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort found in North America. It is a small, green plant with a single, slender stem and a single, fan-shaped leaf. It grows in wet, shady areas, such as bogs, marshes, and streams. It is native to Canada and the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros fusiformis is used in horticulture and floristry as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthoceros fusiformis var. taiwanensis J. Haseg.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros fusiformis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros fusiformis is a small moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It can be propagated by dividing the moss into small pieces and replanting them in the desired location. Spore sowing is also possible, but it may take a few years for the moss to become established.

Where to Find Anthoceros fusiformis

Anthoceros fusiformis can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Anthoceros fusiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros fusiformis?

Anthoceros fusiformis

What are the common names of Anthoceros fusiformis?

Fusiform Hornwort

What is the habitat of Anthoceros fusiformis?

Anthoceros fusiformis is found in temperate regions of North America

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

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184451: Based on data supplied by Bryonames