Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
1202497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fife

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 34: 322. f. 3 1996

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001201835

Common Names

  • Sphagnum simplex
  • Simple Sphagnum
  • Simple Bog Moss

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Description

Sphagnum simplex (also called Simple Bogmoss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a wide distribution. It is found in temperate and tropical regions, growing in moist, shady places such as bogs, marshes, and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum simplex has been used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control, and as a natural fertilizer. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum simplex has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum simplex is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in moist, acidic soils in partial to full shade. It is best to keep the soil moist and to avoid over-watering. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in the summer and sown in moist, sterile soil.

Where to Find Sphagnum simplex

Sphagnum simplex is found in temperate regions of 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

Allan James Fife (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fife' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35200757: Based on data supplied by Bryonames