Anthoceros niger - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niger
ID:
1521816
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 1005. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008250
Common Names
- Anthoceros niger
- Niger hornwort
- Niger Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros niger (also called 'Black 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 niger has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros niger 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 niger 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 niger
Anthoceros niger can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.
Anthoceros niger FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros niger?
Anthoceros niger
What is the size of Anthoceros niger?
It is a small species, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm.
What is the habitat of Anthoceros niger?
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: 100455436: Based on data supplied by Bryonames