Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Syn. Musc. Frond. 1: 93 1848
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001189967
Common Names
- Perichaetial Bog Moss
- Perichaetial Peat Moss
- Perichaetial Sphagnum Moss
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum perichaetiale is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, and as an ingredient in potting mixes. It is also used in crafts, such as floral arrangements and wreaths, and as a packing material for fragile items. It can also be used as a natural insulation material, and for water filtration.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum perichaetiale has small, pale green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with pale green leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum perichaetiale is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun in moist soil. It is best grown in a container with a well-draining potting mix. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by spore in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Sphagnum perichaetiale
Sphagnum perichaetiale can be found in wetland areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Sphagnum perichaetiale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum perichaetiale?
Sphagnum perichaetiale
What is the common name of Sphagnum perichaetiale?
Perichaetiale Bogmoss
What is the habitat of Sphagnum perichaetiale?
Bogs and wet meadows
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,