Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
sparsum
ID:
1190863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hampe

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 2: 259, 267 1870

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190201



Common Names

  • Sparse Bogmoss
  • Sphagnum Moss
  • Sphagnum Sparsum


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Description

Sphagnum sparsum (also called 'Sparse Bogmoss' and 'Sparse Peatmoss', among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has a reddish-brown stem with sparse leaves and is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs and fens.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum sparsum is used in the production of peat moss, which is used as a soil amendment, mulch, and in horticulture and gardening. It is also used in the production of sphagnum moss, which is used as a packing material and in crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum sparsum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum sparsum is best propagated by division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is a slow process. The plant prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It is best to fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Sphagnum sparsum

Sphagnum sparsum can be found in wet, acidic areas 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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35175593: Based on data supplied by Bryonames