Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Genus:
Species:
polaris
ID:
1173468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bryhn

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Rep. Second Norweg. Arctic Exped. Fram 1898--1902 2(11): 70 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172806

Common Names

  • Funaria polaris
  • Polar Funaria
  • Funaria Polar

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Description

Funaria polaris (also called Funaria hygrometrica var. polaris, among many other common names) is a moss species that is found in temperate and tropical regions of the world. It has a thin, bright green stem with a single row of leaves. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape and have a pointed tip. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Funaria polaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Funaria polaris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark-green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Where to Find Funaria polaris

Funaria polaris can be found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, meadows, and streamsides, in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Funaria polaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Funaria polaris?

Funaria polaris

What type of plant is Funaria polaris?

Funaria polaris is a moss species.

Where is Funaria polaris found?

Funaria polaris is found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Funaria genus

Funaria wijkii, Funaria calvescens, Funaria cameruniae, Funaria capillaris, Funaria chevalieri, Funaria chilensis, Funaria commixta, Funaria costesii, Funaria delicatula, Funaria discelioides, Funaria erectiuscula, Funaria flavicans, Funaria fritzei, Funaria hosseusii, Funaria hygrometrica, Funaria incompleta, Funaria incurvifolia, Funaria inflata, Funaria kilimandscharica, Funaria laxissima, Funaria linearidens, Funaria ludoviciae, Funaria macrospora, Funaria maireana, Funaria mayottensis, Funaria megalostoma, Funaria microstoma, Funaria nubica, Funaria orizabensis, Funaria orthocarpa, Funaria polaris, Funaria porteri, Funaria pulchricolor, Funaria sartorii, Funaria schnyderi, Funaria sickenbergeri, Funaria sovatensis, Funaria spathulifolia, Funaria subplanifolia, Funaria succuleata, Funaria tenella, Funaria valdiviae, Funaria acicularis, Funaria aequidens, Funaria altissima, Funaria anomala, Funaria arctica, Funaria bogosica, Funaria euryloma, Funaria koelzei,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

References

Niels Bryhn (1854-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bryhn' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35145626: Based on data supplied by Bryonames