Anthoceros spongiosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spongiosus
ID:
1521849
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 1003. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008275
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros spongiosus (also called 'Spongy 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 spongiosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros spongiosus 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 spongiosus 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 spongiosus
Anthoceros spongiosus can be found in North America, particularly in the eastern United States and Canada.
Anthoceros spongiosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros spongiosus?
Anthoceros spongiosus
What is the common name of Anthoceros spongiosus?
Spongiosus
What is the natural habitat of Anthoceros spongiosus?
Tropical forests of South and Central 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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455454: Based on data supplied by Bryonames