Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
austro-americanum
ID:
1199247

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 74: 151. f. 4 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198585



Common Names

  • Sphagnum Austro-Americanum
  • Austro-American Sphagnum
  • Austro-American Moss


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Description

Sphagnum austro-americanum (also called Sphagnum austro-americanum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thallus composed of a single layer of cells. It is native to the United States, Mexico, and Central America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum austro-americanum has been used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control, as well as for the production of biofuel and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum austro-americanum has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, lanceolate leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum austro-americanum is a species of moss native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial plant that grows in a wide range of habitats, from dry, rocky soils to moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from spores or cuttings. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to keep the soil moist and well-drained.

Where to Find Sphagnum austro-americanum

Sphagnum austro-americanum can be found in South America.

Sphagnum austro-americanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum austro-americanum?

Sphagnum austro-americanum

What is the common name of Sphagnum austro-americanum?

Unknown

What is the habitat of Sphagnum austro-americanum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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: 35188534: Based on data supplied by Bryonames