Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 52: 307 1912
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213369
Common Names
- Anthoceros parvifrons
- Parvifrons's Hornwort
- Parvifrons Anthoceros
Description
Anthoceros parvifrons (also called Anthoceros parvifrons, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is a small, yellow-green thalloid hornwort with a single row of marginal lobes and a single row of underleaves. It is native to tropical Africa, where it is found in moist habitats, including on the bark of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros parvifrons can be used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthoceros parvifrons has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seed is small and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros parvifrons can be propagated by spore germination. Cultivation is best done in a moist environment, with temperatures between 10-20°C. It can be grown on a variety of substrates, including sand, soil, and moss.
Where to Find Anthoceros parvifrons
Anthoceros parvifrons can be found in Madagascar.
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,