Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
subtilis
ID:
1202582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 1003 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201920



Common Names

  • Anthoceros subtilis
  • Subtle Anthoceros
  • Subtle Hornwort


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Description

Anthoceros subtilis (also called Subtile anthoceros, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, hornwort native to the Mediterranean region. It has a flat, leaf-like thallus with a single, central vein. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rocks, walls, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as an air purifying plant, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros subtilis has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single, long and narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros subtilis can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5.

Where to Find Anthoceros subtilis

Anthoceros subtilis can be found in Europe and North America.

Anthoceros subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros subtilis?

Anthoceros subtilis

What is the common name of Anthoceros subtilis?

Slender hornwort

What type of plant is Anthoceros subtilis?

Hornwort

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,