Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
majus
ID:
1190472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Russow) C.E.O. Jensen

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Festskr. Bot. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 106 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189810

Common Names

  • Majus Moss
  • Large Moss
  • Large-Leaf Moss

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Description

Sphagnum majus (also called Large Bog Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Sphagnaceae. It is a medium-sized moss, growing to a height of 2-6 cm. It is native to North America, found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum majus is used in horticulture, as a soil conditioner, and as a packing material for shipping fragile items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum majus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with 4-6 petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have two, long, broad leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum majus is a species of moss native to Malaysia. 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 majus

Sphagnum majus can be found in wet, acidic areas in the northern hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum majus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum majus?

Sphagnum majus

What type of environment does Sphagnum majus prefer?

Sphagnum majus prefers wet, acidic environments.

What is the range of Sphagnum majus?

Sphagnum majus is found in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North 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,

References

Edmund Russow (1841-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Russow' in the authors string.
Christian E.O. Jensen (1859-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.O.Jensen' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174359: Based on data supplied by Bryonames