Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
longicomosum
ID:
1190448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 257 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189786



Common Names

  • Sphagnum longicomosum
  • Longicomosum Sphagnum
  • Longicomosum Bog-Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum longicomosum is used in horticulture and floriculture as a mulch and in potting mixes. It can be used to line hanging baskets and other containers to help retain moisture. It is also used in the production of compost and as a soil amendment to improve soil structure and to help retain moisture and nutrients in the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum longicomosum is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule, containing numerous small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, erect leaf.

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Where to Find Sphagnum longicomosum

Sphagnum longicomosum can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Sphagnum longicomosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum longicomosum?

Sphagnum longicomosum

What type of environment does Sphagnum longicomosum prefer?

Sphagnum longicomosum prefers wet, acidic environments.

What is the range of Sphagnum longicomosum?

Sphagnum longicomosum is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174315: Based on data supplied by Bryonames