Status:
valid
Authors:
Brid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Muscol. Recent. 2(1): 24 1798
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189800
Common Names
- Magellanicum Moss
- Magellan Moss
- Magellan-Leaf Moss
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum magellanicum is used in horticulture, as a soil conditioner, and as a packing material for shipping fragile items.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sphagnum magellanicum sub. grandirete (Warnst.) A. Eddy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum magellanicum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with 4-6 petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves with rounded tips.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum magellanicum is a species of moss native to Chile. It is found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs and marshes. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, acidic soils. It can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best to divide the plants in the spring or early summer when the new growth is beginning to appear. The spores can be collected in the spring and sown on moist, acidic soil in a shady location.
Where to Find Sphagnum magellanicum
Sphagnum magellanicum can be found in wet, acidic areas in the southern hemisphere, including South America, Australia, and New Zealand.
Sphagnum magellanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum magellanicum?
Sphagnum magellanicum
What type of environment does Sphagnum magellanicum prefer?
Sphagnum magellanicum prefers wet, acidic environments.
What is the range of Sphagnum magellanicum?
Sphagnum magellanicum is found in temperate regions of South 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,