Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
hegewaldii
ID:
1207765

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 23: 110. f. 3: a–e 2001

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207103

Common Names

  • Sphagnum hegewaldii
  • Hegewaldii Bog Moss
  • Hegewaldii Sphagnum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum hegewaldii (also called 'Hegewald's Bogmoss', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of the world. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 5-10 cm. It has a creeping rhizome and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum hegewaldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum hegewaldii has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum hegewaldii is a small, perennial, evergreen herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sphagnum hegewaldii

Sphagnum hegewaldii is found in wet, low-lying areas in Europe and Asia.

Sphagnum hegewaldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum hegewaldii?

Sphagnum hegewaldii

What is the common name of Sphagnum hegewaldii?

Hegewald's moss

What is the habitat of Sphagnum hegewaldii?

It is found in wet and acidic habitats, such as bogs and fens

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: 35207913: Based on data supplied by Bryonames