Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
azuayense
ID:
1197623

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 63: 94. f. 87–94 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196961



Common Names

  • Azuayense Moss
  • Sphagnum Moss
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Sphagnum azuayense (also called Sphagnum azuayense, among many other common names) is a medium-sized moss species with a yellow-green to brown color. It is native to Ecuador, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as bogs and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum azuayense is used as a soil conditioner, mulch, and potting material.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum azuayense has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum azuayense is a tropical plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Sphagnum azuayense

Sphagnum azuayense is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.

Sphagnum azuayense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum azuayense?

Sphagnum azuayense

What is the common name of Sphagnum azuayense?

Azuay Bog-moss

Where is Sphagnum azuayense found?

Sphagnum azuayense is found 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

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: 35186265: Based on data supplied by Bryonames