Status:
valid
Authors:
Steph.
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 1005 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208223
Common Names
- Anthoceros
- Hornwort
- Ceratophyllum
Description
Anthoceros telaganus (also called Anthoceros telaganus, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anthoceros telaganus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthoceros telaganus has a small, inconspicuous flower with a single, yellowish-green petal. Its seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros telaganus can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done on moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. The plant requires regular watering and fertilization.
Where to Find Anthoceros telaganus
Anthoceros telaganus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Anthoceros telaganus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros telaganus?
Anthoceros telaganus
What type of plant is Anthoceros telaganus?
Hornwort
Where is Anthoceros telaganus found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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,