Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
mirum
ID:
1212849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flatberg & Thingsgaard

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 106: 504. f. 1, 3–21, 26–29 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212187



Common Names

  • Sphagnum mirum
  • Mirum Sphagnum
  • Sphagnum Moss


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Description

Sphagnum mirum (also called Sphagnum mirum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It is found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a thalloid growth form, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum mirum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum mirum has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum mirum is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best grown in an area with partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing.

Where to Find Sphagnum mirum

Sphagnum mirum can be found in wetland habitats 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

Kjeld Ivar Flatberg (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flatberg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214666: Based on data supplied by Bryonames