Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Genus:
Species:
flavens
ID:
1200686

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Campb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 948 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200024

Common Names

  • Megaceros flavens
  • Flavens Megaceros
  • Flavens Hornwort

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Description

Megaceros flavens (also called Yellow Megaceros, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to brownish-green, scale-moss that grows in tufts. It is native to the tropical regions of the Americas, and can be found in moist forests, shaded rocks, and wet soil.

Uses & Benefits

Megaceros flavens is used as an ornamental plant and to provide food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megaceros flavens has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are very small, and the seedlings are tiny, with a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaceros flavens can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil and in a sunny location. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season. Fertilize the plant in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Megaceros flavens

Megaceros flavens can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Megaceros flavens FAQ

What is the common name of Megaceros flavens?

Flavens Megaceros

What type of plant is Megaceros flavens?

A hornwort

What is the scientific name of Megaceros flavens?

Megaceros flavens

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35190677: Based on data supplied by Bryonames