Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Genus:
Species:
jamesonii
ID:
1206906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taylor) Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001206244

Common Names

  • Megaceros jamesonii
  • Jamesonii Megaceros
  • Jameson's Megaceros

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Description

Megaceros jamesonii (also called Jameson's liverwort, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the Megaceraceae family. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus that is 2–3 cm long and 1–2 cm wide. It is native to the temperate regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Megaceros jamesonii is a species of moss that is used in the horticulture industry as an ornamental plant. It is also used in the aquarium trade as a natural filter for aquariums and ponds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megaceros jamesonii has small yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaceros jamesonii can be propagated through spores or by division of the thallus. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with good air circulation.

Where to Find Megaceros jamesonii

Megaceros jamesonii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Megaceros jamesonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megaceros jamesonii?

Megaceros jamesonii

What is the common name of Megaceros jamesonii?

Jameson's Megaceros

Where is Megaceros jamesonii found?

Megaceros jamesonii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia

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,