Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
subbalticum
ID:
1190884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 47: 116 1908

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190222



Common Names

  • Subbaltic Bogmoss
  • Sphagnum Moss
  • Sphagnum Subbalticum


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum subbalticum is used in horticulture as a soil amendment, mulch, and potting medium. It is also used to line hanging baskets and as a decorative element in floral arrangements. It is also used in the production of sphagnum moss products, such as sphagnum moss wreaths and sphagnum moss topiaries.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum subbalticum 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 subbalticum 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 subbalticum

Sphagnum subbalticum 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

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: 35175664: Based on data supplied by Bryonames