Sphagnum rotundifolium (Round-Leaved Bog Moss, Round-Leaved Peat Moss, Round-Leaved Sphagnum Moss)

Summary
Common names
Description
Uses & Benefits
Flower, Seeds and seedlings
Cultivation and Propagation
Where to find
References

Kingdom:

Plantae

Phylum:

Sphagnopsida

Order:

Sphagnales

Family:

Sphagnaceae

Genus:

Sphagnum

Species:

rotundifolium

ID:

1190786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. & Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 159 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190124

Common Names

Round-Leaved Bog Moss
Round-Leaved Peat Moss
Round-Leaved Sphagnum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum rotundifolium (also called Round-leaved Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in wetlands and bogs in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a medium-sized moss, growing to a height of 5-10 cm, with a bright red stem and round, yellowish-green leaves. It prefers wet, acidic soils and is often found in bogs and fens.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum rotundifolium is used in horticulture as a soil amendment and mulch, as well as in the production of potting mixes. It is also used in the production of compost and as a soil conditioner. It can also be used as a natural fertilizer, as it contains high levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum rotundifolium flowers are small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-brown color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum rotundifolium is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, acidic soils and partial shade. It can be cultivated in a greenhouse or outdoors in a shady area.

Where to Find Sphagnum rotundifolium

Sphagnum rotundifolium is found in wet, acidic habitats in North America and Europe.

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

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-35175394:

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-35175394:

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: 35175394: Based on data supplied by Bryonames

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Status:valid

Authors:Müll. Hal. & Warnst.

Source:tro

Year:1897

Citation Micro:Hedwigia 36: 159 1897

WFO Identifier:wfo-0001190124