Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
portoricense
ID:
1190667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 359 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190005



Common Names

  • Puerto Rican Bog Moss
  • Puerto Rican Sphagnum
  • Puerto Rican Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum portoricense (also called Puerto Rican Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Puerto Rico. It is a small moss, growing up to 5 cm in height, with a yellowish-green color. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests or along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum portoricense 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum portoricense has small, white flowers that are clustered in heads. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum portoricense 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 portoricense

Sphagnum portoricense can be found in wet, acidic habitats in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Sphagnum portoricense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum portoricense?

Sphagnum portoricense

What is the common name of Sphagnum portoricense?

Portorican Bogmoss

What is the habitat of Sphagnum portoricense?

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174911: Based on data supplied by Bryonames