Phaeoceros mohrii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Notothyladidae
Order:
Notothyladales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mohrii
ID:
1207251
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Austin) Hässel
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Candollea 44: 721 1989
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206589
Common Names
- Phaeoceros mohrii
- Mohr's Phaeoceros
- Mohr's Hornwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaeoceros mohrii (also called Mohrii 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 mohrii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its ability to tolerate drought.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaeoceros mohrii has small yellow flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaeoceros mohrii 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 mohrii
Phaeoceros mohrii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Phaeoceros mohrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaeoceros mohrii?
Phaeoceros mohrii
What is the family of Phaeoceros mohrii?
Phaeocerotaceae
What is the distribution of Phaeoceros mohrii?
South America
Species in the Phaeoceros genus
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, Phaeoceros pichinchensis, Phaeoceros wrightii, Phaeoceros kashyapii, Phaeoceros udarii, Phaeoceros gualaquizanus, Phaeoceros evanidus, Phaeoceros inflatus, Phaeoceros engelii, Phaeoceros perpusillus, Phaeoceros dendroceroides, Phaeoceros fulvisporus, Phaeoceros himalayensis, Phaeoceros jollyanus, Phaeoceros maranguensis, Phaeoceros minutus, Phaeoceros propagulifer, Phaeoceros tigrinus, Phaeoceros tuberosus,
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
Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207240: Based on data supplied by Bryonames