Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Genus:
Species:
aneuriformis
ID:
1521973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Species Hepaticarum. 5: 949. 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008391

Common Names

  • Aneuriformis Megaceros
  • Aneuriformis Tree Fern
  • Aneuriformis Treefern

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Description

Megaceros aneuriformis (also called Aneuriform moose, among many other common names) is a species of extinct deer that lived in North America and South America during the Pleistocene epoch. It had a large body size, with a shoulder height of up to 2.1 m and a body length of up to 3.2 m. It was native to North America and South America, and its habitats included grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Megaceros aneuriformis 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 Megaceros aneuriformis is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oblong, brown seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaceros aneuriformis is a slow-growing plant that requires a well-drained, acidic soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or division of the rhizomes. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Megaceros aneuriformis

Megaceros aneuriformis can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Megaceros aneuriformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megaceros nymanii?

Megaceros nymanii

What is the common name of Megaceros nymanii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Megaceros nymanii?

Tropical and subtropical coral reefs

Species in the Dendrocerotaceae family

Dendroceros herasii, Dendroceros paivae, Dendroceros tubercularis, Dendroceros cavernosus, Dendroceros foliicola, Dendroceros seramensis, Dendroceros ogeramnangus, Dendroceros japonicus, Dendroceros javanicus, Dendroceros crispus, Dendroceros borbonicus, Dendroceros adglutinatus, Dendroceros muelleri, Dendroceros pedunculatus, Dendroceros rarus, Dendroceros reticulus, Dendroceros subdifficilis, Dendroceros subplanus, Dendroceros subtropicus, Dendroceros tahitensis, Dendroceros validus, Dendroceros vesconianus, Dendroceros wattsianus, Dendroceros acutilobus, Dendroceros africanus, Dendroceros allionii, Dendroceros australis, Dendroceros breutelii, Dendroceros cichoraceus, Dendroceros crassicostatus, Dendroceros crassinervis, Dendroceros crispatus, Dendroceros cucullatus, Dendroceros difficilis, Dendroceros exalatus, Dendroceros gracilis, Dendroceros granulatus, Dendroceros humboldtensis, Megaceros flavens, Megaceros flagellaris, Megaceros pelludicus, Megaceros gracilis, Megaceros aneuriformis, Megaceros austronesophilus, Megaceros boliviensis, Megaceros ciliatus, Megaceros denticulatus, Megaceros jamesonii, Megaceros leptohymenius, Megaceros tjibodensis,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100455896: Based on data supplied by Bryonames