Status:
valid
Authors:
Dozy & Molk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch. Amsterdam 2: 8. 1 f. 3 1854
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001185907
Common Names
- Sphagnum junghuhnianum
- Junghuhn's Bog-moss
- Mountain Moss
Description
Sphagnum junghuhnianum (also called Junghuhn'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 Asia, and is found in wet habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum junghuhnianum 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 junghuhnianum 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.
Where to Find Sphagnum junghuhnianum
Sphagnum junghuhnianum is native to parts of Europe, North America, and Asia, and is typically found in wet, boggy areas.
Sphagnum junghuhnianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum junghuhnianum?
Sphagnum junghuhnianum
What is the habitat of Sphagnum junghuhnianum?
Bogs, fens, and other wetland habitats
What is the distribution of Sphagnum junghuhnianum?
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,