Sphagnum globicephalum (Globicephalum Bog Moss, Globose-headed Bog Moss, Globose-headed Sphagnum Moss)

Summary
Common names
Uses & Benefits
Flower, Seeds and seedlings
Cultivation and Propagation
Where to find
FAQ
References

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Sphagnopsida

Order:

Sphagnales

Family:

Sphagnaceae

Genus:

Sphagnum

Species:

globicephalum

ID:

1186494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. 51: 398. 65 D (Sphagnol. Univ. 398. 65 D) 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185832

Common Names

Globicephalum Bog Moss
Globose-headed Bog Moss
Globose-headed Sphagnum Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum globicephalum is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and for erosion control. It is also used in the production of potting soils, as a mulch, and as an ingredient in compost.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum globicephalum 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 globicephalum 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 globicephalum

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

Sphagnum globicephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum globicephalum?

Sphagnum globicephalum

What is the common name of Sphagnum globicephalum?

Globicephalous Bogmoss

What type of environment does Sphagnum globicephalum prefer?

Sphagnum globicephalum 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-35167464:

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35167464:

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

Tropicos record: 35167464: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

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Table of Contents

Status:valid

Authors:Müll. Hal. ex Warnst.

Source:tro

Year:1911

Citation Micro:Pflanzenr. 51: 398. 65 D (Sphagnol. Univ. 398. 65 D) 1911

WFO Identifier:wfo-0001185832