Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Species:
carolinianus
ID:
1202398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Prosk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 78: 347 1951

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201736



Common Names

  • Phaeoceros carolinianus
  • Carolinianus Phaeoceros
  • Phaeoceros Moss


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Description

Phaeoceros carolinianus (also called Carolina Hornwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with a creeping, branching stem and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Phaeoceros carolinianus is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have antifungal properties. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phaeoceros carolinianus is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Phaeoceros carolinianus

Phaeoceros carolinianus can be found in the tropical Andes of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Phaeoceros carolinianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros carolinianus?

Phaeoceros carolinianus

What type of plant is Phaeoceros carolinianus?

Liverwort

Where is Phaeoceros carolinianus found?

Europe, North Africa, and Asia

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,

References

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Johannes Max Proskauer (1923-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prosk.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200613: Based on data supplied by Bryonames