Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
cuculliforme
ID:
1196077

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 141 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195415



Common Names

  • Sphagnum cuculliforme
  • Cuculliform Sphagnum
  • Sphagnum


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Description

Sphagnum cuculliforme (also called 'Hooded Bog-moss', among many other common names) is a medium-sized moss species with a creeping growth habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in boreal and temperate regions. It is typically found in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum cuculliforme is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for water filtration. It is also used in the production of compost and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum cuculliforme has small, yellow-green flowers, which are usually solitary and borne on short stalks. The seeds are small, brown, and have a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum cuculliforme is a species of moss that is found in wet, acidic habitats. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in a bog garden. It requires regular watering and should be kept in a cool, damp environment. It is best to use a soil mix that is composed of equal parts of peat moss, sand, and perlite.

Where to Find Sphagnum cuculliforme

Sphagnum cuculliforme can be 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: 35183721: Based on data supplied by Bryonames