Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
mirabile
ID:
1190513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. & Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 161 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189851

Common Names

  • Mirabile Bogmoss
  • Mirabile Peatmoss
  • Sphagnum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum mirabile (also called Wonderful 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 mirabile is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, and is also used in the production of potting soils, peat moss, and other soil-less media. It is also used in the production of compost, and as a soil conditioner for lawns and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum mirabile is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule, containing numerous small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a single, erect leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum mirabile is a species of moss native to North America. 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 mirabile

Sphagnum mirabile can be found in wet, acidic areas in the northern hemisphere, including 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

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174449: Based on data supplied by Bryonames