Anthoceros macrosporus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrosporus
ID:
1521801
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 1005. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008235
Common Names
- Anthoceros macrosporus
- Macrosporus hornwort
- Macrosporus Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros macrosporus (also called Large-spored Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant with a branching stem and small, green leaves. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in shallow water bodies such as lakes, ponds, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros macrosporus 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 macrosporus is a small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structure with a short, slender stalk. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-lobed structure with a short, slender stalk. The seedlings are small, dark green, three-lobed structures with a short, slender stalk.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Anthoceros macrosporus is best done in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter. Propagation is usually done by division of the plant or by spore sowing. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Anthoceros macrosporus
Anthoceros macrosporus can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Anthoceros macrosporus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros macrosporus?
Anthoceros macrosporus
What is the common name of Anthoceros macrosporus?
Macrosporus hornwort
Where is Anthoceros macrosporus found?
It is found in India
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: 100455427: Based on data supplied by Bryonames