Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
amazonense
ID:
1210777

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 444. f. 24–28 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210115



Common Names

  • Sphagnum amazonense
  • Amazonense Sphagnum
  • Sphagnum Amazonense


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Description

Sphagnum amazonense (also called 'Amazonian Sphagnum', among many other common names) is a species of moss with a thallus that is usually 1-2 cm wide and up to 4 cm long. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum amazonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum amazonense has small, white flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum amazonense is a small, perennial moss that can be propagated by spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in a pot or in a terrarium and should be kept moist but not wet. It can also be grown in a rock garden or in a moss garden.

Where to Find Sphagnum amazonense

Sphagnum amazonense can be found in Brazil.

Sphagnum amazonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum amazonense?

Sphagnum amazonense

What is the common name of Sphagnum amazonense?

Amazonian Sphagnum

What is the habitat of Sphagnum amazonense?

It is found in moist, shady habitats in tropical regions

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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211932: Based on data supplied by Bryonames