Anthoceros pusillus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusillus
ID:
1521841
Status:
valid
Authors:
Colenso
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 18: 255. 1886
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008267
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros pusillus (also called 'Tiny Hornwort', among many other common names) is a species of hornwort found in tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has a small, fan-shaped thallus with a single, central stem and many lateral branches. It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros pusillus has been used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros pusillus 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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Anthoceros pusillus can be propagated by spores or vegetative means. It can be cultivated in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly.
Where to Find Anthoceros pusillus
Anthoceros pusillus can be found in North America, particularly in the eastern United States and Canada.
Anthoceros pusillus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros pusillus?
Anthoceros pusillus
What is the size of Anthoceros pusillus?
It is a very small species, with a diameter of 0.3-0.5 mm.
What is the habitat of Anthoceros pusillus?
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: 100455447: Based on data supplied by Bryonames