Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
jensenii
ID:
1186566

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 18(3): 5, 13 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185904

Common Names

  • Sphagnum jensenii
  • Jensen's Bog-moss
  • Mountain Moss

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Description

Sphagnum jensenii (also called Jensen's 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 Europe, and is found in wet habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum jensenii 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

Sphagnum jensenii has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum jensenii 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 jensenii

Sphagnum jensenii can be found in wet, boggy areas in the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, North America, and Asia.

Sphagnum jensenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum jensenii?

Sphagnum jensenii

What is the habitat of Sphagnum jensenii?

Bogs, fens, and other wetland habitats

What is the distribution of Sphagnum jensenii?

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

Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167678: Based on data supplied by Bryonames