Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
microcuspidatum
ID:
1197608

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.A. Crum

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 63: 82. f. 24–30 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196946

Common Names

  • Sphagnum Moss
  • Cushion Moss
  • Microcuspidatum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum microcuspidatum (also called Sphagnum microcuspidatum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized moss species with a yellow-green to brown color. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as bogs and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum microcuspidatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum microcuspidatum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum microcuspidatum is a species of moss that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a low-growing, creeping moss that prefers moist, shady areas. To cultivate and propagate Sphagnum microcuspidatum, it is best to use a potting soil that is high in organic matter and well-draining. The moss should be kept moist and in partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Sphagnum microcuspidatum

Sphagnum microcuspidatum can be found in moist, shady areas in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Sphagnum microcuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum microcuspidatum?

Sphagnum microcuspidatum

What is the common name of Sphagnum microcuspidatum?

Microcuspidatum Bog-moss

Where is Sphagnum microcuspidatum found?

Sphagnum microcuspidatum is found in 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

Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35186245: Based on data supplied by Bryonames