Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1209838

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reichardt) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Sp. Hepat. 5: 952 1916

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209176

Common Names

  • Megaceros gracilis
  • Gracilis Megaceros
  • Megaceros Moss

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Description

Megaceros gracilis (also called Megaceros, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a thallus that is usually divided into two rows of lobes. It is native to Australia, and is typically found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Megaceros gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megaceros gracilis has small, white flowers with four petals that are usually arranged in a cross-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaceros gracilis is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in spring or early summer. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Megaceros gracilis

Megaceros gracilis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

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

Heinrich Wilhelm Reichardt (1835-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichardt' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210500: Based on data supplied by Bryonames