Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
rossoi
ID:
1214032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gola

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 65: 10 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213370



Common Names

  • Anthoceros rossoi
  • Rossoi's Hornwort
  • Rossoi Anthoceros


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Description

Anthoceros rossoi (also called Anthoceros rossoi, 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 rossoi 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 rossoi has a small, yellow flower with a single pistil and two stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros rossoi 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 rossoi

Anthoceros rossoi 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,

References

Giuseppe Gola (1877-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gola' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216188: Based on data supplied by Bryonames