Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
incertum
ID:
1186544

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warnst. & Cardot

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier, sér. 2, 7: 710 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185882

Common Names

  • Sphagnum incertum
  • Uncertain Peatmoss
  • Uncertain Bogmoss

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Description

Sphagnum incertum (also called Uncertain peat moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It is a medium-sized species of moss, with stems that are typically 5-10 cm long. It is native to North America, and is found in wet habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum incertum is used in gardening and horticulture as a soil amendment, mulch, and as a component of potting mixes. It is also used in the production of sphagnum moss products, such as sphagnum peat moss, which is used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum incertum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum incertum can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a moist medium and kept in a cool, moist environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sphagnum incertum

Sphagnum incertum is found in North America, from Alaska to Newfoundland.

Sphagnum incertum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum incertum?

Sphagnum incertum

What is the habitat of Sphagnum incertum?

Bogs, fens, and other wetland habitats

What is the distribution of Sphagnum incertum?

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

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167567: Based on data supplied by Bryonames