Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
1190457

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bernh. ex Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Univ. 1: 10 1826

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189795



Common Names

  • Macrophyllum Moss
  • Large-Leaf Moss
  • Large-Leafed Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum macrophyllum is used in horticulture, as a soil conditioner, and as a packing material for shipping fragile items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum macrophyllum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with 4-6 petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have two, long, broad leaves with rounded tips.

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Where to Find Sphagnum macrophyllum

Sphagnum macrophyllum can be found in wet, acidic areas in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum macrophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum macrophyllum?

Sphagnum macrophyllum

What type of environment does Sphagnum macrophyllum prefer?

Sphagnum macrophyllum prefers wet, acidic environments.

What is the range of Sphagnum macrophyllum?

Sphagnum macrophyllum 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

Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.
Samuel Elisée Bridel-Brideri (1762-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brid.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174331: Based on data supplied by Bryonames