Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
chi-chiense
ID:
1199757

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 77: 236. f. 3 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199095

Common Names

  • Sphagnum chi-chiense
  • Chi-chiense Sphagnum
  • Chi-chiense Peat Moss

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Description

Sphagnum chi-chiense (also called Chi-Chi Bog Moss, among many other common names) is a medium-sized moss with a creeping habit. It is native to East Asia. It has a light green color and a cushion-like form. It grows in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum chi-chiense is used as a soil conditioner and mulch in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used as a natural filter for aquariums.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sphagnum chichiense var. uvidulum H.A. Crum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum chi-chiense has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum chi-chiense can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best grown in a moist, acidic, and well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water.

Where to Find Sphagnum chi-chiense

Sphagnum chi-chiense can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum chi-chiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum chi-chiense?

Sphagnum chi-chiense

What is the common name of Sphagnum chi-chiense?

Chi-chiense Sphagnum

What type of environment does Sphagnum chi-chiense grow in?

Wet, acidic environments

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

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: 35189524: Based on data supplied by Bryonames