Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
recurvum
ID:
1190722

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. Beauv.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Aethéogam. 88 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190060



Common Names

  • Recurved Bog Moss
  • Recurved Sphagnum
  • Recurved Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum recurvum (also called Curved Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in wetlands and bogs in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a medium-sized moss, growing to a height of 5-10 cm, with a bright red stem and yellowish-green leaves. It prefers wet, acidic soils and is often found in bogs and fens.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum recurvum is used in horticulture as a soil conditioner and mulch, and is used in crafts as a stuffing material for cushions and dolls. It is also used to make compost and as a soil amendment for gardens and lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum recurvum flowers are small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-brown color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum recurvum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It can be cultivated in a greenhouse or outdoors in a shady area.

Where to Find Sphagnum recurvum

Sphagnum recurvum can be found in wet, acidic habitats 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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35175101: Based on data supplied by Bryonames