Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
lenense
ID:
1215223

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Lindb. ex Pohle

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Trudy Glavn. Bot. Sada, n.s. 33: 14 1915

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214561

Common Names

  • Sphagnum lenense
  • Len's Bogmoss
  • Len's Sphagnum

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Description

Sphagnum lenense (also called Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum lenense is used for ornamental purposes and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum lenense has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum lenense is a moss that is best propagated by division. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be cultivated in a potting mix of sphagnum moss, peat, and sand. It should be kept moist and shaded, and can be propagated by dividing the clumps of moss and replanting them.

Where to Find Sphagnum lenense

Sphagnum lenense is native to Europe and North America. It is found in wet and moist habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Sphagnum lenense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum lenense?

Sphagnum lenense

What is the common name of Sphagnum lenense?

Sphagnum lenense

What type of plant is Sphagnum lenense?

Moss

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

Richard Richardowitsch Pohle (1869-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohle' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217990: Based on data supplied by Bryonames