Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracielanus
ID:
1266866

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50221257: Based on the initial data import
Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
María del Socorro González Elizondo (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.González' in the authors string.