Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
pacificum
ID:
1196093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flatberg

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 92: 116. f. 1–20 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195431



Common Names

  • Sphagnum Pacificum
  • Pacific Bogmoss
  • Pacific Sphagnum Moss


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Description

Sphagnum pacificum (also called Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It is found in Europe, North America, and Asia. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and other habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum pacificum is used as a soil conditioner and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum pacificum has small, yellow-green flowers, which are usually solitary and borne on short stalks. The seeds are small, brown, and have a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum pacificum is a small, evergreen, perennial moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the rhizoids. The rhizoids should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Sphagnum pacificum

Sphagnum pacificum can be found 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: 35183737: Based on data supplied by Bryonames