Status:
valid
Authors:
H.A. Crum
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 63: 87. f. 47–53 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001196956
Common Names
- Parcoramosum Moss
- Sphagnum Moss
- Cushion Moss
Description
Sphagnum parcoramosum (also called Sphagnum parcoramosum, 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 parcoramosum is used as a soil conditioner, mulch, and potting material.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum parcoramosum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum parcoramosum 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 parcoramosum, 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 parcoramosum
Sphagnum parcoramosum is native to North America and can be found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, grasslands, and wetlands.
Sphagnum parcoramosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum parcoramosum?
Sphagnum parcoramosum
What is the common name of Sphagnum parcoramosum?
Parcoramosum Bog-moss
Where is Sphagnum parcoramosum found?
Sphagnum parcoramosum 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,