Sphagnum brachybolax (Brachybolax Sphagnum, Short-Stemmed Bogmoss, Sphagnum Brachybolax)

Summary
Common names
Uses & Benefits
Flower, Seeds and seedlings
Cultivation and Propagation
Where to find
FAQ
References

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Sphagnopsida

Order:

Sphagnales

Family:

Sphagnaceae

Genus:

Sphagnum

Species:

brachybolax

ID:

1186236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 30: 150 1891

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185574

Common Names

Brachybolax Sphagnum
Short-Stemmed Bogmoss
Sphagnum Brachybolax

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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum brachybolax is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of potting soils, as a mulch, and as an ingredient in compost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum brachybolax has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum brachybolax is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to fertilize lightly. It is also important to keep the moss free of debris and to protect it from extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Sphagnum brachybolax

Sphagnum brachybolax can be found in wet, acidic habitats in Europe and North America.

Sphagnum brachybolax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum brachybolax?

Sphagnum brachybolax

What is the common name of Sphagnum brachybolax?

Short-bolax Bogmoss

What is the habitat of Sphagnum brachybolax?

Bogs, marshes, 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

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-35166613:

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35166613:

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

Tropicos record: 35166613: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

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Status:valid

Authors:Müll. Hal. ex Warnst.

Source:tro

Year:1891

Citation Micro:Hedwigia 30: 150 1891

WFO Identifier:wfo-0001185574