Anthoceros wellmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Anthocerotidae
Order:
Anthocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wellmanii
ID:
1521861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cargill
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Telopea. 24: 340. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008286
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthoceros wellmanii (also called 'Wellman's 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 wellmanii 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 wellmanii is a small, yellowish-green structure with a single antheridium. The seed is a small, dark-brown spore. The seedlings are small, green structures with a single antheridium.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthoceros wellmanii 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 wellmanii
Anthoceros wellmanii can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Anthoceros wellmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthoceros wellmanii?
Anthoceros wellmanii
What is the common name of Anthoceros wellmanii?
Wellmanii
What is the natural habitat of Anthoceros wellmanii?
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: 100522930: Based on data supplied by Bryonames