Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
apopenneysii
ID:
1533277

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C. Tan, Ignatov, Ignatova & Mishler

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology. 12(1): 34. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017457



Common Names

  • Apopenneysii Sphagnum Moss
  • Apopenneysii Bog Moss
  • Apopenneysii Sphagnum


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Description

Sphagnum apopenneysii (also called Apopenneys' Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Sphagnaceae family. It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum apopenneysii is used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and has been used to treat skin conditions such as eczema.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum apopenneysii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum apopenneysii can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds will germinate in 4-6 weeks. The plants can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefer moist, acidic soils.

Where to Find Sphagnum apopenneysii

Sphagnum apopenneysii can be found in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum apopenneysii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum apopenneysii?

Sphagnum apopenneysii

What is the common name of Sphagnum apopenneysii?

Apopenneysii Bogmoss

What is the habitat of Sphagnum apopenneysii?

Bogs, fens, and wet meadows

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100474854: Based on data supplied by Bryonames