Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
fuscum
ID:
1186471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) H. Klinggr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Schriften Königl. Phys.-Ökon. Ges. Königsberg 13(1): 4 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185809



Common Names

  • Fuscum Bog Moss
  • Dusky Bog Moss
  • Dark Bog Moss


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Description

Sphagnum fuscum (also called Brown Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a yellow-brown color, and is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs and fens.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum fuscum is used as a soil conditioner, mulch, and fertilizer. It is also used in horticulture and gardening as a soil amendment, and for erosion control and water retention. It is also used in the production of potting soils and composts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum fuscum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum fuscum 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 by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is tolerant of full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by spore.

Where to Find Sphagnum fuscum

Sphagnum fuscum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum fuscum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum fuscum?

Sphagnum fuscum

What is the common name of Sphagnum fuscum?

Brown Bogmoss

What type of environment does Sphagnum fuscum prefer?

Sphagnum fuscum prefers wet, acidic environments such as bogs and marshes.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Hugo Erich Meyer von Klinggräff (1820-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Klinggr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167341: Based on data supplied by Bryonames