Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
typicum
ID:
1191016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meyl. ex Wijk, Margad. & Florsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Vaud. Sci. Nat. 41: 72 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190354



Common Names

  • Typic Sphagnum
  • Typic Bogmoss
  • Typicum Bogmoss


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Description

Sphagnum typicum (also called Typicum's peat moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the genus Sphagnum. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short stem and small leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in wet, acidic habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum typicum is used as a soil conditioner and mulch in gardens and farms, as well as for erosion control, water filtration, and insulation. It is also used as a packing material for shipping delicate items, and as a component in composting and potting mixes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum typicum flowers are small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum typicum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soils in partial shade. It is not tolerant of drought or waterlogging.

Where to Find Sphagnum typicum

Sphagnum typicum can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum typicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum typicum?

Sphagnum typicum

What is the common name of Sphagnum typicum?

Typical Bogmoss

What type of habitat does Sphagnum typicum prefer?

Bogs and wet meadows

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

Charles Meylan (1868-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyl.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176124: Based on data supplied by Bryonames