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Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis

Scientific Name: Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis

Family: Geocalycaceae

Category: Liverwort

Growth: Nonvascular

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Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis

Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis is a variety of liverwort, a type of non-vascular plant. It is also known by the synonym Chiloscyphus rivularis, though it does not have a widely recognized common name.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis (Schrad.) Nees
  • Basionym: Jungermannia pallescens var. rivularis Schrad.
  • Synonyms:
    • Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis (Schrad.) Gottsche, Lindenb. & Nees
    • Chiloscyphus rivularis (Schrad.)
  • Family: Lophocoleaceae (sometimes listed as Geocalycaceae)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Phylum: Hepatophyta
  • Class: Hepatopsida
  • Order: Jungermanniales
  • Rank: Variety

Distribution and Habitat

  • This variety has been documented in the UK and Canada.
  • It is often found in or near mountain spring-fed streams.

Ecological Role

  • Chiloscyphus polyanthos var. rivularis is known to host diatom communities in its habitat.

Further Information

  • The Natural History Museum (UK) holds observation data for this species.
  • Additional information can be found at the Encyclopedia of Life and Discover Life.