Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
1190538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bruch & Schimp. ex Edmondston

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Fl. Shetland 30: 381 1847

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189876



Common Names

  • Mucronatum Bogmoss
  • Mucronatum Peatmoss
  • Sphagnum Moss


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Description

Sphagnum mucronatum (also called Mucronate Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, fens, and swamps, and is typically found in dense, yellow-green mats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum mucronatum is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, and is also used in the production of potting soils, peat moss, and other soil-less media. It is also used in the production of compost, and as a soil conditioner for lawns and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum mucronatum has small, pale yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and pale green.

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Where to Find Sphagnum mucronatum

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

Sphagnum mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum mucronatum?

Sphagnum mucronatum

What is the habitat of Sphagnum mucronatum?

Bogs, marshes, and wet meadows

What is the distribution of Sphagnum mucronatum?

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Thomas Edmondston (1825-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edmondston' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174501: Based on data supplied by Bryonames