Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
tumidulum
ID:
1191006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 6, 10: 329 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190344

Common Names

  • Tumid Sphagnum
  • Blunt-leaved Bogmoss
  • Tumid Bogmoss

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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum tumidulum is used as a soil conditioner and mulch, and is also used for potting orchids, as a liner for hanging baskets, and as a soil amendment for container plants.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sphagnum tumidulum var. confusum A. Eddy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum tumidulum flowers are small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum tumidulum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soils in partial shade. It is not tolerant of drought or waterlogging.

Where to Find Sphagnum tumidulum

Sphagnum tumidulum can be found in wet, acidic habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum tumidulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum tumidulum?

Sphagnum tumidulum

What is the common name of Sphagnum tumidulum?

Tumid Bogmoss

What type of habitat does Sphagnum tumidulum prefer?

Bogs and wet meadows

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176073: Based on data supplied by Bryonames