Kingdom:
Phylum:
Metzgeriidae
Order:
Metzgeriales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
1202571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Colenso

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 17: 262 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201909

Common Names

  • Aneura integrifolia
  • Integral-leaved Aneura
  • Integral-leaved Liverwort

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Description

Aneura polyantha (also called Many-branched Thread-moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green to dark green moss with a thin, thread-like stem. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aneura polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used as an air purifying plant, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneura polyantha has small yellow-green flowers with 6 petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, round, light green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneura polyantha can be propagated by spores or by division of the plant. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shaded environment with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5.

Where to Find Aneura polyantha

Aneura polyantha can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Aneura polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneura polyantha?

Aneura polyantha

What is the common name of Aneura polyantha?

Many-flowered aneura

What type of plant is Aneura polyantha?

Liverwort

Species in the Aneura genus

Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii, Aneura densa,

Species in the Aneuraceae family

Acrostolia alata, Aneura pinguis, Aneura ledermannii, Aneura marianensis, Aneura crateriformis, Aneura latissima, Aneura macrostachya, Aneura novaecaledoniae, Aneura sharpii, Aneura brasiliensis, Aneura maxima, Aneura blasioides, Aneura eskuchei, Aneura singalangana, Aneura gemmifera, Aneura hirsuta, Aneura subcanaliculata, Aneura keniae, Aneura vincentina, Aneura giangena, Aneura gibbsiana, Aneura gigantea, Aneura glaucescens, Aneura goebeliana, Aneura husteinii, Aneura imbricata, Aneura intermedia, Aneura kaguensis, Aneura latemultifida, Aneura mirabilis, Aneura novaguineensis, Aneura nymanii, Aneura pellucida, Aneura amboinensis, Aneura augustae, Aneura polyantha, Aneura biflora, Aneura puiggarii, Aneura breutelii, Aneura brevifolia, Aneura punctata, Aneura brevissima, Aneura cerebrata, Aneura rodwayi, Aneura roraimensis, Aneura rotangicola, Aneura serrulata, Aneura crinita, Aneura squarrosa, Aneura crumii,

References

William Colenso (1811-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colenso' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200875: Based on data supplied by Bryonames