Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
africanum
ID:
1186154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. & Duby

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 21: 216. 1 f. 1 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185492



Common Names

  • African Bog Moss
  • African Sphagnum
  • African Peat Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum africanum is used as a soil conditioner and mulch, as well as for the production of potpourri and medicinal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum africanum has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum africanum is a species of moss that is found in wet, acidic habitats. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division of the plant or by spore germination. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in pots or in the ground, and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Sphagnum africanum

Sphagnum africanum can be found in wet, acidic habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Sphagnum africanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum africanum?

Sphagnum africanum

What is the common name of Sphagnum africanum?

African Bogmoss

What is the natural habitat of Sphagnum africanum?

Bogs, fens, and other wetland habitats

Species in the Sphagnum genus

Sphagnum cavernulosum, Sphagnum complanatum, Sphagnum carolinianum, Sphagnum richardsianum, Sphagnum sancto-josephense, Sphagnum aciphyllum, Sphagnum acutifolioides, Sphagnum aequiporosum, Sphagnum affine, Sphagnum africanum, Sphagnum alegrense, Sphagnum amoenum, Sphagnum angermanicum, Sphagnum angustifolium, Sphagnum annulatum, Sphagnum aongstroemii, Sphagnum austinii, Sphagnum australe, Sphagnum balticum, Sphagnum bartlettianum, Sphagnum boliviae, Sphagnum brachybolax, Sphagnum brasiliense, Sphagnum brevirameum, Sphagnum calymmatophyllum, Sphagnum capense, Sphagnum capillifolium, Sphagnum centrale, Sphagnum ceylonicum, Sphagnum compactum, Sphagnum condensatum, Sphagnum conflatum, Sphagnum connectens, Sphagnum contortum, Sphagnum cribrosum, Sphagnum cristatum, Sphagnum cuspidatulum, Sphagnum cuspidatum, Sphagnum cyclocladum, Sphagnum cyclophyllum, Sphagnum davidii, Sphagnum denticulatum, Sphagnum dicladum, Sphagnum dominii, Sphagnum efibrillosum, Sphagnum ericetorum, Sphagnum falcatulum, Sphagnum fallax, Sphagnum fimbriatum, Sphagnum fitzgeraldii,

Species in the Sphagnaceae family

Sphagnum cavernulosum, Sphagnum complanatum, Sphagnum carolinianum, Sphagnum richardsianum, Sphagnum sancto-josephense, Sphagnum aciphyllum, Sphagnum acutifolioides, Sphagnum aequiporosum, Sphagnum affine, Sphagnum africanum, Sphagnum alegrense, Sphagnum amoenum, Sphagnum angermanicum, Sphagnum angustifolium, Sphagnum annulatum, Sphagnum aongstroemii, Sphagnum austinii, Sphagnum australe, Sphagnum balticum, Sphagnum bartlettianum, Sphagnum boliviae, Sphagnum brachybolax, Sphagnum brasiliense, Sphagnum brevirameum, Sphagnum calymmatophyllum, Sphagnum capense, Sphagnum capillifolium, Sphagnum centrale, Sphagnum ceylonicum, Sphagnum compactum, Sphagnum condensatum, Sphagnum conflatum, Sphagnum connectens, Sphagnum contortum, Sphagnum cribrosum, Sphagnum cristatum, Sphagnum cuspidatulum, Sphagnum cuspidatum, Sphagnum cyclocladum, Sphagnum cyclophyllum, Sphagnum davidii, Sphagnum denticulatum, Sphagnum dicladum, Sphagnum dominii, Sphagnum efibrillosum, Sphagnum ericetorum, Sphagnum falcatulum, Sphagnum fallax, Sphagnum fimbriatum, Sphagnum fitzgeraldii,

References

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35166415: Based on data supplied by Bryonames