Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
rubroflexuosum
ID:
1196132

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E. Andrus

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 91: 364. f. 1–8 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195470



Common Names

  • Sphagnum Rubroflexuosum
  • Red-flexuous Sphagnum
  • Red-flexuous Moss


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Description

Sphagnum rubroflexuosum (also called Rubroflexuosum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical and subtropical regions, typically in moist habitats such as wet rocks, streambanks, and moist soils. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with long, narrow leaves that are often curved and have a serrated margin.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum rubroflexuosum is used as a soil stabilizer, erosion control, and for water filtration. It is also used in the production of compost and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum rubroflexuosum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum rubroflexuosum is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly and keep it in a humid environment. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Sphagnum rubroflexuosum

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

Sphagnum rubroflexuosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum rubroflexuosum?

Sphagnum rubroflexuosum

What is the habitat of Sphagnum rubroflexuosum?

It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and swamps.

What is the distribution of Sphagnum rubroflexuosum?

It is found 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

Richard E. Andrus (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Andrus' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183778: Based on data supplied by Bryonames