Anthoceros harrisanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
harrisanus
ID:
1521778
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Parihar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
University of Allahabad Studies, Botany Section. 1961–2: 31. 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008212
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros harrisanus (also called Harris' 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 harrisanus has been used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ability to help with soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros harrisanus 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 harrisanus 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 harrisanus
Anthoceros harrisanus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and South America.
Anthoceros harrisanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros harrisanus?
Anthoceros harrisanus
What is the common name of Anthoceros harrisanus?
Harris' hornwort
What is the habitat of Anthoceros harrisanus?
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: 100461709: Based on data supplied by Bryonames