Anthoceros tristanianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristanianus
ID:
1521854
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C. Villarreal, J.J. Engel & Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden. 105: 33. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008280
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros tristanianus (also called 'Tristan 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 tristanianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and indigestion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthoceros tristanianus is a small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structure with a short, slender stalk. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-lobed structure with a short, slender stalk. The seedlings are small, dark green, three-lobed structures with a short, slender stalk.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros tristanianus 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 tristanianus
Anthoceros tristanianus can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.
Anthoceros tristanianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros tristanianus?
Anthoceros tristanianus
What is the common name of Anthoceros tristanianus?
Tristanianus
What is the natural habitat of Anthoceros tristanianus?
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: 100385481: Based on data supplied by Bryonames