Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
angermanicum
ID:
1186172

Status:
valid

Authors:
Melin

Source:
tro

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 13: 22. 1–3 1919

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185510



Common Names

  • Angermanicum Bog Moss
  • Angermanicum Sphagnum
  • Angermanicum Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum angermanicum (also called Angerman's Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to Europe and is found in wet, boggy habitats. It is a medium-sized moss, with stems that grow up to 10 cm in length and are usually reddish-brown in color. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate and are arranged in a spiral pattern along the stem.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum angermanicum is used as a soil conditioner, mulch, and fertilizer. It is also used in the production of potting soils and as a substrate for hydroponic gardening.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum angermanicum is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum angermanicum 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 angermanicum

Sphagnum angermanicum is native to wetland habitats in Europe.

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

Johannes Botwid Elias Melin (b.1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35166443: Based on data supplied by Bryonames