Phaeomegaceros plicatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dendrocerotidae
Order:
Dendrocerotales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plicatus
ID:
1522011
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mitt.) J.C. Villarreal, J.J. Engel & Váňa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Memoirs of The New York Botanical Garden. 105: 85. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008429
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaeomegaceros plicatus (also called Plicate 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 plicatus 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 plicatus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaeomegaceros plicatus 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 plicatus
Phaeomegaceros plicatus can be found in the tropical regions of the Americas.
Phaeomegaceros plicatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaeomegaceros plicatus?
Phaeomegaceros plicatus
What is the common name of Phaeomegaceros plicatus?
No common name
What is the habitat of Phaeomegaceros plicatus?
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,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100385489: Based on data supplied by Bryonames