Status:
valid
Authors:
Warnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 27: 257 1899
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185713
Common Names
- Sphagnum cyclocladum
- Cyclocladum Bog Moss
- Cyclocladum Peat Moss
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum cyclocladum is used in horticulture as a soil conditioner and mulch, and is also used to create floral arrangements and crafts. It is also used in the production of potting soils, as it is an excellent absorber of water and nutrients.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sphagnum cyclocladum is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum cyclocladum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by sowing the spores. It prefers moist, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune away any dead or damaged foliage to promote healthy growth.
Where to Find Sphagnum cyclocladum
Sphagnum cyclocladum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Sphagnum cyclocladum FAQ
What is the habitat of Sphagnum cyclocladum?
Sphagnum cyclocladum is found in wet, acidic bogs and fens.
What is the range of Sphagnum cyclocladum?
Sphagnum cyclocladum is found in North America and Europe.
What is the growth form of Sphagnum cyclocladum?
Sphagnum cyclocladum is a large, tufted moss with erect or creeping stems.
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,