Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
pungifolium
ID:
1199024

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.J. Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 15: 257. pl. 1 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198362



Common Names

  • Sphagnum pungifolium
  • Pungent-leaved Sphagnum
  • Pungent Bog Moss


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Description

Sphagnum pungifolium (also called Pungent-Leaved Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the world, typically in wet, shady habitats such as bogs and swamps. It has a slender, upright stem with a distinctively pungent leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum pungifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum pungifolium has small, yellow-green flowers with a single perianth lobe. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum pungifolium is a small, terrestrial moss native to North America. It can be propagated by spores or by division. To cultivate Sphagnum pungifolium, keep the soil moist and provide indirect sunlight. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Sphagnum pungifolium

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

Sphagnum pungifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum pungifolium?

Sphagnum pungifolium

What type of plant is Sphagnum pungifolium?

A moss

What is the growth habit of Sphagnum pungifolium?

It is a small, tufted plant

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

Xing Jiang Li (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.J.Li' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188275: Based on data supplied by Bryonames