Status:
valid
Authors:
H.A. Crum
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 158. f. 9 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001203979
Common Names
- Sphagnum Sumapazense
- Sumapazense Moss
- Sumapazense Sphagnum Moss
Description
Sphagnum sumapazense (also called Sumapaz Sphagnum Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a slender leafy stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist habitats, such as on rocks, soil, and tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Sphagnum sumapazense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sphagnum sumapazense has small, yellow-green flowers that appear in clusters at the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sphagnum sumapazense can be propagated by division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Sphagnum sumapazense
Sphagnum sumapazense can be found in wetland habitats in South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sphagnum sumapazense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sphagnum sumapazense?
Sphagnum sumapazense
What is the common name of Sphagnum sumapazense?
Sumapaz bogmoss
Where is Sphagnum sumapazense found?
Colombia and Ecuador
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,