Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
tundrae
ID:
1199776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Flatberg

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Lindbergia 19: 3. f. 1–3 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199114

Common Names

  • Sphagnum tundrae
  • Tundrae's Sphagnum
  • Tundrae's Moss

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Description

Sphagnum tundrae (also called Fissidens iwatsukii, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species found in the Andes of South America. It has a thalloid growth form and is characterized by its small, ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in humid montane forests and is typically found growing on tree trunks or on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum tundrae is a species of moss that is used as a soil conditioner and mulch. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum tundrae has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphagnum tundrae is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Sphagnum tundrae

Sphagnum tundrae can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum tundrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum tundrae?

Sphagnum tundrae

What is the common name of Sphagnum tundrae?

Tundra Bogmoss

What type of environment does Sphagnum tundrae grow in?

Tundra environments

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: 35189549: Based on data supplied by Bryonames