Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Genus:
Species:
ciliatus
ID:
1521979

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.I. Goebel

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Annales du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg. 39: 74. 1928

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008397

Common Names

  • Ciliatus Megaceros
  • Ciliatus Tree Fern
  • Ciliatus Treefern

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Description

Megaceros ciliatus (also called Ciliate moose, among many other common names) is a species of extinct deer that lived in South America and Central 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 South America and Central America, and its habitats included grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Megaceros ciliatus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megaceros ciliatus has white, five-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaceros ciliatus is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to maintain shape and size.

Where to Find Megaceros ciliatus

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

Megaceros ciliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megaceros ciliatus?

Megaceros ciliatus

What is the natural habitat of Megaceros ciliatus?

Grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands

What is the conservation status of Megaceros ciliatus?

Least Concern

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: 100455899: Based on data supplied by Bryonames