Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
antarense
ID:
1186948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wijk & Zanten

Source:
tro

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 10(16): 266. pl. 23: f. 1 1964

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186286

Common Names

  • Sphagnum antarense
  • Antarctic Sphagnum
  • Antarctic Bog Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum antarense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum antarense has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum antarense is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry in winter.

Where to Find Sphagnum antarense

Sphagnum antarense is found in moist, shady habitats in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Sphagnum antarense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meiothecium pendulum?

Meiothecium pendulum

What type of plant is Meiothecium pendulum?

Moss

Where is Meiothecium pendulum found?

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

Bernard Otto van Zanten (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zanten' in the authors string.
Roelof van der Wijk (1895-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wijk' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168348: Based on data supplied by Bryonames