Anthoceros muscoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muscoides
ID:
1521814
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 16: 361. 1884
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008248
Common Names
- Anthoceros muscoides
- Muscoides hornwort
- Muscoides Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros muscoides (also called 'Moss-like Hornwort', among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green liverwort with a single row of horn-like structures along the midline of the thallus. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros muscoides has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros muscoides 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
Anthoceros muscoides can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with a pH of 6-7.5. It should be kept in an area with good air circulation and should be watered regularly. It prefers a soil that is rich in organic matter and should be fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Anthoceros muscoides
Anthoceros muscoides can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Anthoceros muscoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros muscoides?
Anthoceros muscoides
What is the size of Anthoceros muscoides?
It is a small species, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm.
What is the habitat of Anthoceros muscoides?
It is found in moist habitats, such as wet meadows and bogs.
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: 100455435: Based on data supplied by Bryonames