Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt. ex Warnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 29: 195. 4 f. 7; f. 14 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185615
Common Names
- Sphagnum ceylonicum
- Ceylon Bog Moss
- Ceylon Peat Moss
Description
Sphagnum ceylonicum (also called Ceylon Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in bogs and wet areas in South Asia. It is a medium-sized moss with a yellowish-green color and a distinctive chevron-shaped leaf. It grows in dense tufts and prefers wet, acidic habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum ceylonicum 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 ceylonicum is a small, yellowish-green spike. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Where to Find Sphagnum ceylonicum
Sphagnum ceylonicum can be found in wet, acidic habitats in Southeast Asia.
Sphagnum ceylonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum ceylonicum?
Sphagnum ceylonicum
What is the common name of Sphagnum ceylonicum?
Ceylon Bogmoss
What is the habitat of Sphagnum ceylonicum?
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,