Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
patagonicus
ID:
1207255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Candollea 45: 207. pl. 3: f. 5: a–d 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206593



Common Names

  • Anthoceros patagonicus
  • Patagonian Anthoceros
  • Patagonian Hornwort


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Description

Anthoceros patagonicus (also called Patagonicus hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is found in the tropics of South America, Central America, and Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros patagonicus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate drought.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anthoceros patagonicus sub. gremmenii J.C. Villarreal, J.J. Engel & Váňa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros patagonicus has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Anthoceros patagonicus

Anthoceros patagonicus is native to Argentina.

Anthoceros patagonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros patagonicus?

Anthoceros patagonicus

What is the family of Anthoceros patagonicus?

Anthocerotaceae

What is the distribution of Anthoceros patagonicus?

South America

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,