Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
1187115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maass

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 70: 193. f. 1–4 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186453

Common Names

  • Sphagnum splendens
  • Splendid Sphagnum Moss
  • Splendid Sphagnum

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Description

Sphagnum splendens (also called Splendid Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a small, yellowish-green moss. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has a small, compact form, with small, glossy leaves and a thin stem.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum splendens is used as a soil conditioner and mulch, as well as in the production of potting soils and composts. It is also used in the production of biofuels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum splendens has small, greenish-white flowers, and its seeds are tiny and brown. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum splendens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is typically done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Sphagnum splendens

Sphagnum splendens can be found in wetland habitats 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,

References

Wolfgang Siegfried Gunther Maass (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maass' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168635: Based on data supplied by Bryonames