Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) R.J. Duff, J.C. Villarreal, Cargill & Renzaglia
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
The Bryologist. 110(2): 241. 2007
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008428
Description
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus (also called Leathery Megaceros, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, usually in moist, shady habitats, such as in moist forests and on shady rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus has white, five-petaled flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus is a small aquatic fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be grown in shallow water or moist soil, and prefers partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Phaeomegaceros coriaceus
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus can be found in the tropical regions of the Americas.
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaeomegaceros coriaceus?
Phaeomegaceros coriaceus
What is the common name of Phaeomegaceros coriaceus?
No common name
What is the habitat of Phaeomegaceros coriaceus?
It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Species in the Phaeomegaceros genus
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,