Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
subhomophyllum
ID:
1204640

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 156. f. 8 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203978



Common Names

  • Sphagnum Moss
  • Peat Moss
  • Bog Moss


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Description

Sphagnum subhomophyllum (also called Subhomophyllum Sphagnum Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a slender leafy stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist habitats, such as on rocks, soil, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum subhomophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum subhomophyllum has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum subhomophyllum can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Sphagnum subhomophyllum

Sphagnum subhomophyllum can be found in wetland habitats in South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Bolivia.

Sphagnum subhomophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum subhomophyllum?

Sphagnum subhomophyllum

What is the common name of Sphagnum subhomophyllum?

Subhomophyllous bogmoss

Where is Sphagnum subhomophyllum found?

South America

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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35203646: Based on data supplied by Bryonames