Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
tescorum
ID:
1215101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flatberg

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 32:100 2007

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214439

Common Names

  • Sphagnum tescorum
  • Tescorum Moss
  • Sphagnum Moss

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Description

Sphagnum tescorum (also called Tescorum Sphagnum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss that is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and its physical characteristics include a flat, green thallus with small, rounded leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum tescorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphagnum tescorum is small and inconspicuous. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum tescorum is a small, tufted moss native to North America. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It can also be grown from cuttings.

Where to Find Sphagnum tescorum

Sphagnum tescorum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum tescorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum tescorum?

Sphagnum tescorum

What type of plant is Sphagnum tescorum?

A moss

Where is Sphagnum tescorum found?

Sphagnum tescorum is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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

Kjeld Ivar Flatberg (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flatberg' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217830: Based on data supplied by Bryonames