Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
sambesianus
ID:
1203133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 996 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202471



Common Names

  • Anthoceros sambesianus
  • Sambesian Anthoceros
  • Sambesianus Anthoceros


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Description

Anthoceros sambesianus (also called Sambesian Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, thalloid liverwort. It is found in the Northern Hemisphere, in temperate regions of Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows on moist, shady rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros sambesianus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthoceros sambesianus is a small, yellow-greenish, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped spore. The seedlings are small, green, and heart-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros sambesianus can be propagated by spores or division of the plant. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Anthoceros sambesianus

Anthoceros sambesianus is found in moist, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

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,