Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
1198003

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum & W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 449. f. 1, 3 1992

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001197341

Common Names

  • Sphagnum amazonicum
  • Amazonicum Sphagnum
  • Amazonicum Sphagnum

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Description

Sphagnum amazonicum (also called Amazonian Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a medium-sized moss, with stems up to 15 cm long. It is found in wet areas, including bogs, fens, and wet meadows. It is native to North and South America.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum amazonicum is used in horticulture as a soil additive to improve drainage and aeration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum amazonicum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum amazonicum is a tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a moist, shaded environment with a pH between 5.5 and 7.5. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Sphagnum amazonicum

Sphagnum amazonicum can be found in wetland areas in South America.

Sphagnum amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum amazonicum?

Sphagnum amazonicum

What is the common name of Sphagnum amazonicum?

Amazonicum Moss

What type of habitat does Sphagnum amazonicum prefer?

Sphagnum amazonicum prefers moist, acidic habitats

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

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
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: 35186813: Based on data supplied by Bryonames