Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
polyanthos
ID:
1196919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Corda

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Naturalientausch 12: 651 1829

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196257

Common Names

  • Chiloscyphus polyanthos
  • Polyanthos Bladderwort
  • Polyanthos Jewel-cup

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Description

Chiloscyphus polyanthos (also called Many-flowered Chiloscyphus, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort. It is a small, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Chiloscyphus polyanthos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis (Schrad.) Lindb. & Arnell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chiloscyphus polyanthos is small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Chiloscyphus polyanthos

Chiloscyphus polyanthos can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Lophocoleaceae family

Chiloscyphus septatus, Chiloscyphus chinnarensis, Chiloscyphus pallescens, Chiloscyphus polyanthos, Chiloscyphus lepervanchei, Chiloscyphus kehdingianus, Chiloscyphus durus, Chiloscyphus hookeri, Chiloscyphus breviculus, Chiloscyphus rotundifolius, Chiloscyphus greenwelliae, Chiloscyphus kashyapii, Chiloscyphus subacuminatus, Chiloscyphus subsimilis, Chiloscyphus beesleyanus, Chiloscyphus kilauensis, Chiloscyphus koeppensis, Chiloscyphus bifidus, Chiloscyphus laceratus, Chiloscyphus lambertonii, Chiloscyphus latistipus, Chiloscyphus tridens, Chiloscyphus trigonifolius, Chiloscyphus brevistipulus, Chiloscyphus longifissus, Chiloscyphus confertifolius, Chiloscyphus cornutistipulus, Chiloscyphus parapilistipulus, Chiloscyphus ernstianus, Chiloscyphus etesseanus, Chiloscyphus francanus, Chiloscyphus propagulifer, Chiloscyphus quadricilius, Chiloscyphus graeffeanus, Chiloscyphus renauldii, Chiloscyphus scaberulus, Chiloscyphus acutus, Chiloscyphus similis, Chiloscyphus skottsbergianus, Clasmatocolea vermicularis, Clasmatocolea minutiretis, Clasmatocolea verrucosa, Clasmatocolea fulvella, Clasmatocolea rigens, Clasmatocolea trachypus, Clasmatocolea fasciculata, Clasmatocolea humilis, Clasmatocolea inflexispina, Clasmatocolea gayana, Clasmatocolea navistipula,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
August Carl Joseph Corda (1808-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Corda' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35185049: Based on data supplied by Bryonames