Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
capillifolium
ID:
1186270

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ehrh.) Hedw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1782

Citation Micro:
Fund. Hist. Nat. Musc. Frond. 2: 86 1782

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185608

Common Names

  • Capillifolium Bogmoss
  • Hair-Leaved Bogmoss
  • Sphagnum Capillifolium

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Description

Sphagnum capillifolium (also called Hair-leaved Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in bogs and wet areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a medium-sized moss with a yellowish-green color and a distinctive hair-like texture. It grows in dense tufts and prefers wet, acidic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum capillifolium is used as a soil amendment, mulch, and potting medium for plants. It is also used in the production of compost, and as a natural fertilizer. It has been used as a packing material for shipping fragile items, and as a fire retardant. It is also used in the production of paper, and in the manufacture of insulation materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum capillifolium is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Sphagnum capillifolium

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

Sphagnum capillifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum capillifolium?

Sphagnum capillifolium

What is the common name of Sphagnum capillifolium?

Hair-leaved Bogmoss

What is the habitat of Sphagnum capillifolium?

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

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

Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35166683: Based on data supplied by Bryonames