Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
austroandinus
ID:
1207247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hässel

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Candollea 44: 721. pl. 2: f. 4a–d 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206585



Common Names

  • Phaeoceros austroandinus
  • Austroandean Phaeoceros
  • Austroandean Hornwort


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Description

Phaeoceros austroandinus (also called Austroandinus hornwort, among many other common names) is a species of hornwort in the family Phaeocerotaceae. It is found in the tropics of South America, Central America, and Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, often on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Phaeoceros austroandinus is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate drought.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaeoceros austroandinus has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaeoceros austroandinus can be propagated by spores or by division of the thallus. Spores should be sown on a moist surface and kept in a humid environment. The thallus can be divided into smaller pieces and planted in a moist soil.

Where to Find Phaeoceros austroandinus

Phaeoceros austroandinus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Species in the Phaeoceros genus

Species in the Notothyladaceae family

Mesoceros porcatus, Mesoceros mesophoros, Notothylas breutelii, Notothylas orbicularis, Notothylas himalayensis, Notothylas khasiana, Notothylas nepalensis, Notothylas kashyapii, Notothylas javanica, Notothylas levieri, Notothylas temperata, Notothylas pandei, Notothylas depressispora, Notothylas pfleidereri, Notothylas udarii, Notothylas anaporata, Notothylas decurva, Notothylas dissecta, Notothylas flabellata, Notothylas frahmii, Notothylas galapagensis, Notothylas granulata, Notothylas guizhouensis, Notothylas indica, Notothylas irregularis, Notothylas verdoornii, Notothylas vermiculata, Notothylas yunnanensis, Paraphymatoceros diadematus, Paraphymatoceros hallii, Paraphymatoceros coriaceus, Paraphymatoceros pearsonii, Paraphymatoceros proskaueri, Phaeoceros laevis, Phaeoceros brevicapsulus, Phaeoceros tenuis, Phaeoceros striatisporus, Phaeoceros carolinianus, Phaeoceros erectus, Phaeoceros exiguus, Phaeoceros bolusii, Phaeoceros huebschmannii, Phaeoceros gemmifer, Phaeoceros parvulus, Phaeoceros delicatus, Phaeoceros oreganus, Phaeoceros austroandinus, Phaeoceros flexivalvis, Phaeoceros microsporous, Phaeoceros mohrii,