Fontinalis sphagnifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphagnifolia
ID:
1183852
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Wijk & Margad.
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Taxon 11: 221 1962
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001183190
Common Names
- Fontinalis Sphagnifolia
- Sphagnifolia Moss
- Sphagnifolia Fontinalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis sphagnifolia (also called Sphagnum Fontinalis, among many other common names) is a moss species native to the western Mediterranean region. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has a cushion-like form with small, yellow-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Fontinalis sphagnifolia is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums, terrariums, and other water features. It is also used as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontinalis sphagnifolia has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like structure. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fontinalis sphagnifolia is a small moss that grows in tufts or mats. It is found in moist, shady habitats in temperate regions. It can be propagated by division of the tufts or mats. It can also be propagated from spores, which are spread by wind or water.
Where to Find Fontinalis sphagnifolia
Fontinalis sphagnifolia is native to North America and Europe.
Species in the Fontinalis genus
Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Wim D. Margadant (1916-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Margad.' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35162472: Based on data supplied by Bryonames