Status:
valid
Authors:
Renauld
Source:
tro
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Man. Mosses N. America 23 1884
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185796
Description
Sphagnum fitzgeraldii (also called Fitzgerald's Bog-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a yellow-green color, and is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs and fens.
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum fitzgeraldii is used as a soil conditioner, mulch, and fertilizer. It is also used in horticulture and gardening as a soil amendment, and for erosion control and water retention. It is also used in the production of potting soils and composts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum fitzgeraldii has small, yellow-green flowers and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum fitzgeraldii is a species of moss that is found in wet, acidic habitats. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is tolerant of full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by spore.
Where to Find Sphagnum fitzgeraldii
Sphagnum fitzgeraldii can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
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,