Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosum
ID:
1199049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flatberg

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 18: 61 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198387



Common Names

  • Sphagnum rubiginosum
  • Rubiginosum Sphagnum
  • Rusty Bog Moss


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Description

Sphagnum rubiginosum (also called Rusty 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 reddish-brown color.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum rubiginosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum rubiginosum has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum rubiginosum is a moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and is best grown in soil with a neutral pH. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps and replanting them in the desired location.

Where to Find Sphagnum rubiginosum

Sphagnum rubiginosum is found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum rubiginosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum rubiginosum?

Sphagnum rubiginosum

What type of plant is Sphagnum rubiginosum?

A moss

What is the growth habit of Sphagnum rubiginosum?

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

Kjeld Ivar Flatberg (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flatberg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188313: Based on data supplied by Bryonames