Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
planifolium
ID:
1190634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Flora 70: 415 1887

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189972



Common Names

  • Plain-Leaved Bog Moss
  • Plain-Leaved Peat Moss
  • Plain-Leaved Sphagnum Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum planifolium is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, and as an ingredient in potting mixes. It is also used in crafts, such as floral arrangements and wreaths, and as a packing material for fragile items. It can also be used as a natural insulation material, and for water filtration.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sphagnum planifolium var. angustilimbatum (Warnst.) A. Eddy
Sphagnum planifolium var. rugegense (Warnst.) A. Eddy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum planifolium has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum planifolium is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun in moist soil. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining potting mix. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by spore in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Sphagnum planifolium

Sphagnum planifolium is found in wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum planifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum planifolium?

Sphagnum planifolium

What is the common name of Sphagnum planifolium?

Planifolium Bogmoss

What is the habitat of Sphagnum planifolium?

Bogs and wet meadows

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174809: Based on data supplied by Bryonames