Status:
valid
Authors:
H.A. Crum
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40: 172. f. 4 1995
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001200520
Common Names
- Sphagnum herteri
- Herteri Moss
- Herteri Moss Plant
Description
Sphagnum herteri (also called Herter's bog moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is found in North America. It is a medium-sized moss, with stems that are up to 10 cm long and leaves that are up to 3 mm long. It is native to North America, where it is found in wetlands, bogs, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum herteri is used in gardening and landscaping as a soil amendment and mulch.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum herteri has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum herteri is a small, perennial moss that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by spore sowing, division, or tissue culture. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in either an outdoor or an indoor environment. It should be kept in a well-drained potting mix and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by dividing the plant into smaller pieces and replanting them in a new pot.
Where to Find Sphagnum herteri
Sphagnum herteri can be found in Europe.
Sphagnum herteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum herteri?
Sphagnum herteri
What type of plant is Sphagnum herteri?
Moss
Where is Sphagnum herteri native to?
North America
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,