Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
nitidulum
ID:
1190549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. 51: 81. 22E (Sphagnol. Univ. 81. 22E) 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189887

Common Names

  • Nitidulum Bogmoss
  • Nitidulum Peatmoss
  • Sphagnum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum nitidulum (also called Shiny Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, fens, and swamps, and is typically found in dense, yellow-green mats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum nitidulum has small, pale yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and pale green.

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Where to Find Sphagnum nitidulum

Sphagnum nitidulum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum nitidulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum nitidulum?

Sphagnum nitidulum

What is the habitat of Sphagnum nitidulum?

Bogs, marshes, and wet meadows

What is the distribution of Sphagnum nitidulum?

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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35174541: Based on data supplied by Bryonames