Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
flaccidum
ID:
1186459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg 21: 272 1877

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185797


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Description

Sphagnum flaccidum (also called Soft 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 flaccidum 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 flaccidum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, light brown seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum flaccidum 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 flaccidum

Sphagnum flaccidum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167319: Based on data supplied by Bryonames