Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
macounii
ID:
1196673

Status:
valid

Authors:
M. Howe

Source:
tro

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 19 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196011



Common Names

  • Anthoceros macounii
  • Macoun's Anthoceros
  • Macoun's Antho-Bell


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Description

Anthoceros macounii (also called Macoun's 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 macounii is used in horticulture and floristry as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros macounii 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 macounii 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 macounii

Anthoceros macounii can be found in North America, from Alaska to California.

Anthoceros macounii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros macounii?

Anthoceros macounii

What are the common names of Anthoceros macounii?

Macoun's Hornwort

What is the habitat of Anthoceros macounii?

Anthoceros macounii 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

Marshall Avery Howe (1867-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Howe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184452: Based on data supplied by Bryonames