Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
neesii
ID:
1208236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prosk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Leberm. Eur. 6: 1312 1958

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207574



Common Names

  • Anthoceros neesii
  • Neesii Leafy Liverwort
  • Neesii Leaf-liverwort


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Description

Anthoceros neesii (also called Nees's Anthoceros, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is native to the Southern Hemisphere, where it is found in the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as wet rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros neesii is a species of hornwort that is used as a decorative plant in aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums. It is also used in landscaping to provide a naturalistic look.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros neesii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single anther, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros neesii is a small, epiphytic liverwort that is native to India. It can be propagated by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a potting mix of peat and sand or in a bark-based potting mix. It can also be grown on a piece of bark or a piece of wood.

Where to Find Anthoceros neesii

Anthoceros neesii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

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

Johannes Max Proskauer (1923-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prosk.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35208448: Based on data supplied by Bryonames