Sphagnum girgensohnii (Girgensohnii Bog Moss, Girgensohn's Bog Moss, Girgensohn's Sphagnum Moss)

Summary
Common names
Uses & Benefits
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Flower, Seeds and seedlings
Cultivation and Propagation
Where to find
FAQ
References

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Sphagnopsida

Order:

Sphagnales

Family:

Sphagnaceae

Genus:

Sphagnum

Species:

girgensohnii

ID:

1186477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Russow

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Torfm. 124. 12, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 43–45, 61 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185815

Common Names

Girgensohnii Bog Moss
Girgensohn's Bog Moss
Girgensohn's Sphagnum Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum girgensohnii 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sphagnum girgensohnii var. squarrosulum Russow

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum girgensohnii 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 girgensohnii 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 girgensohnii

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

Sphagnum girgensohnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum girgensohnii?

Sphagnum girgensohnii

What is the common name of Sphagnum girgensohnii?

Girgensohn's Bogmoss

What type of environment does Sphagnum girgensohnii prefer?

Sphagnum girgensohnii prefers wet, acidic environments such as bogs and marshes.

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

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-35167378:

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35167378:

Edmund Russow (1841-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Russow' in the authors string.

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

Tropicos record: 35167378: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

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Table of Contents

Status:valid

Authors:Russow

Source:tro

Year:1865

Citation Micro:Beitr. Torfm. 124. 12, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 43–45, 61 1865

WFO Identifier:wfo-0001185815