Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
steerei
ID:
1196032

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E. Andrus

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 91: 137 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195370

Common Names

  • Sphagnum steerei
  • Steere's Sphagnum
  • Steere's Moss

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Description

Sphagnum steerei (also called 'Steere's Sphagnum', among many other common names) is a medium-sized moss species with a creeping growth habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in boreal and temperate regions. It is typically found in wet, acidic habitats, such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum steerei is used as a soil stabilizer, for water purification, and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum steerei has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum steerei is a terrestrial moss that can be propagated through division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in soil or in a terrarium. It is a slow-growing species and can take several months to establish.

Where to Find Sphagnum steerei

Sphagnum steerei can be found in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.

Sphagnum steerei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum steerei?

Sphagnum steerei

What type of plant is Sphagnum steerei?

A moss

Where is Sphagnum steerei found?

South America

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

Richard E. Andrus (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Andrus' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183648: Based on data supplied by Bryonames