Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
megasporus
ID:
1208886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meijer

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 18: 6. pl. 2: 2–3 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208224



Common Names

  • Anthoceros
  • Hornwort
  • Ceratophyllum


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Description

Anthoceros megasporus (also called Anthoceros megasporus, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros megasporus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros megasporus has a small, yellowish-green flower with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, with a rough surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros megasporus can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. The plant requires regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Anthoceros megasporus

Anthoceros megasporus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Anthoceros megasporus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros megasporus?

Anthoceros megasporus

What type of plant is Anthoceros megasporus?

Hornwort

Where is Anthoceros megasporus found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Willem Meijer (1923-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meijer' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35209175: Based on data supplied by Bryonames