Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
gomezii
ID:
1195599

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Cryptog. Bryol. Lichénol. 5: 295. f. 9–16 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194937

Common Names

  • Sphagnum gomezii
  • Gomezii Sphagnum
  • Sphagnum Gomezii Moss

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Description

Sphagnum gomezii (also called Gomez's Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 5 cm tall and leaves that are curved and twisted. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum gomezii is used as a soil conditioner, for erosion control, and as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Sphagnum gomezii is small, with a yellowish-green color. Seed: The seed of Sphagnum gomezii is small, with a dark brown color. Seedlings: The seedlings of Sphagnum gomezii are small, with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum gomezii is a moss that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat and perlite.

Where to Find Sphagnum gomezii

Sphagnum gomezii can be found in moist, shady areas 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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182977: Based on data supplied by Bryonames