Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
paranense
ID:
1199762

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 77: 244. f. 9 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199100



Common Names

  • Sphagnum paranense
  • Paranense Sphagnum
  • Paranense Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum paranense (also called Paranense Bog Moss, among many other common names) is a medium-sized moss with a creeping habit. It is native to South America. It has a light green color and a cushion-like form. It grows in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum paranense is used as a soil conditioner and mulch in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used as a natural filter for aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum paranense has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Sphagnum paranense

Sphagnum paranense can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum paranense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum paranense?

Sphagnum paranense

What is the common name of Sphagnum paranense?

Paranense Sphagnum

What type of environment does Sphagnum paranense grow in?

Wet, acidic environments

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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189530: Based on data supplied by Bryonames