Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
1186174

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Russow) C.E.O. Jensen

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 21 Afd. 3(10): 40 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185512



Common Names

  • Angustifolium Bog Moss
  • Angustifolium Sphagnum
  • Angustifolium Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to North America 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 angustifolium 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

Sphagnum angustifolium has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum angustifolium 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 angustifolium

Sphagnum angustifolium is native to wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35166446: Based on data supplied by Bryonames