Status:
valid
Authors:
S.González & W.L.Wagner
Source:
tro
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 361 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266204
Common Names
- Gracielanus Megacorax
- Megacorax Gracielanus
- Megacorax Gracielanus Vines
Description
Megacorax gracielanus (also called Graciela's Tree Fern, among many other common names) is a tree fern native to tropical Central and South America. It has a thick, upright trunk and large, feathery fronds. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Megacorax gracielanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Megacorax gracielanus is yellow and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Megacorax gracielanus is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require supplemental watering. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Megacorax gracielanus
Megacorax gracielanus can be found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
Megacorax gracielanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Megacorax gracielanus?
Megacorax gracielanus
What is the common name of Megacorax gracielanus?
Graciela's cormorant
What type of bird is Megacorax gracielanus?
It is a species of cormorant
Species in the Megacorax genus
Species in the Onagraceae family
Camissonia bolanderi,
Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum,
Camissonia bairdii,
Camissonia benitensis,
Camissonia breviflora,
Camissonia campestris,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissonia dentata,
Camissonia integrifolia,
Camissonia kernensis,
Camissonia lacustris,
Camissonia ovata,
Camissonia parvula,
Camissonia pubens,
Camissonia pusilla,
Camissonia sierrae,
Camissonia strigulosa,
Camissonia subacaulis,
Camissonia tanacetifolia,
Camissonia contorta,
Camissoniopsis bistorta,
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia,
Camissoniopsis confusa,
Camissoniopsis guadalupensis,
Camissoniopsis hardhamiae,
Camissoniopsis hirtella,
Camissoniopsis ignota,
Camissoniopsis intermedia,
Camissoniopsis lewisii,
Camissoniopsis luciae,
Camissoniopsis micrantha,
Camissoniopsis pallida,
Camissoniopsis proavita,
Camissoniopsis robusta,
Chylismia atwoodii,
Chylismia confertiflora,
Chylismia eastwoodiae,
Chylismia exilis,
Chylismia megalantha,
Chylismia munzii,
Chylismia specicola,
Chylismia arenaria,
Chylismia brevipes,
Chylismia cardiophylla,
Chylismia claviformis,
Chylismia heterochroma,
Chylismia parryi,
Chylismia scapoidea,
Chylismia walkeri,
Chylismiella pterosperma,