Sphagnum russowii (Russow's Bog Moss, Russow's Peat Moss, Russow's Sphagnum Moss)

Summary
Common names
Description
Uses & Benefits
Flower, Seeds and seedlings
Cultivation and Propagation
Where to find
References

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Sphagnopsida

Order:

Sphagnales

Family:

Sphagnaceae

Genus:

Sphagnum

Species:

russowii

ID:

1190812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 25: 225 1886

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190150

Common Names

Russow's Bog Moss
Russow's Peat Moss
Russow's Sphagnum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum russowii (also called Russow's Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small moss, growing up to 5 cm in height, with a yellowish-green color. It prefers to grow in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests or along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum russowii 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 russowii 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 russowii 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 russowii

Sphagnum russowii 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

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-35175465:

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35175465:

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

Tropicos record: 35175465: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

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Status:valid

Authors:Warnst.

Source:tro

Year:1886

Citation Micro:Hedwigia 25: 225 1886

WFO Identifier:wfo-0001190150