Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
alaskense
ID:
1212307

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E. Andrus & Janssens

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 106: 435. f. 1, 3 2003

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001211645

Common Names

  • Sphagnum alaskense
  • Alaskense Sphagnum
  • Alaskense Peat Moss

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Description

Sphagnum alaskense (also called Alaskan Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It grows in moist montane forests and on wet rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum alaskense is used as a soil conditioner and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for some animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum alaskense has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single row along the stem. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum alaskense is a small, epiphytic moss that grows on tree bark in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spores, which are released from the sporophyte. The spores should be sown on moist, sterile soil in a shallow tray and kept in a warm, humid environment. The spores will germinate in about two weeks and the young plants can be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough.

Where to Find Sphagnum alaskense

Sphagnum alaskense can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate regions of Alaska.

Sphagnum alaskense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum alaskense?

Sphagnum alaskense

What type of plant is Sphagnum alaskense?

A moss

Where is Sphagnum alaskense found?

It is found in Alaska

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

Joannes Arnoldus P. Janssens (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janssens' in the authors string.
Richard E. Andrus (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Andrus' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35214036: Based on data supplied by Bryonames