Anthoceros peruvianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruvianus
ID:
1521828
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 999. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008260
Common Names
- Anthoceros peruvianus
- Peruvian hornwort
- Peruvian Anthoceros
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros peruvianus (also called 'Peruvian 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 peruvianus has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros peruvianus is yellowish-green and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown spore. The seedling is a small, dark-green plant with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros peruvianus 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 peruvianus
Anthoceros peruvianus can be found in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.
Anthoceros peruvianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros peruvianus?
Anthoceros peruvianus
What is the size of Anthoceros peruvianus?
It is a small species, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm.
What is the habitat of Anthoceros peruvianus?
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: 100455444: Based on data supplied by Bryonames