Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
herteri
ID:
1201182

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

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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.

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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,

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: 35191351: Based on data supplied by Bryonames