Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Species:
tuberulatus
ID:
1205133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm. & Lindenb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 4: 25 1832

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204471



Common Names

  • Anthoceros tuberulatus
  • Tuberulatus Hornwort
  • Tuberulatus Anthoceros


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Description

Anthoceros tuberulatus (also called Anthocère tuberulé, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Anthocerotaceae. It is native to Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady places, often on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Anthoceros tuberulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anthoceros tuberulatus has a small, yellowish-green flower with a single antheridium. The seed is a small, brown, spore-like structure. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single antheridium.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthoceros tuberulatus is a hornwort that is usually propagated by spores. Spores are released from the underside of the plant and can be collected and sown on a moist surface. The spores will then germinate and form new plants. The plants can also be propagated by division. The thallus can be divided into smaller pieces and each piece can be planted in a moist substrate.

Where to Find Anthoceros tuberulatus

Anthoceros tuberulatus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Anthoceros tuberulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthoceros tuberulatus?

Anthoceros tuberulatus

What type of plant is Anthoceros tuberulatus?

Hornwort

Where is Anthoceros tuberulatus found?

North 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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
Johann Bernhard Wilhelm Lindenberg (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindenb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204332: Based on data supplied by Bryonames