Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
riparium
ID:
1190758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 21: 198 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190096



Common Names

  • Riparium Bog Moss
  • Riparium Sphagnum
  • Riparium Peat Moss


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Description

Sphagnum riparium (also called River 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 riparium is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, as well as in the production of potting mixes. It is also used in the production of compost and as a soil conditioner. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer, as it contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum riparium 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 riparium 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 riparium

Sphagnum riparium is found in wet, acidic habitats in North America and Europe.

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,