Kingdom:
Phylum:
Sphagnopsida
Order:
Sphagnales
Genus:
Species:
turgescens
ID:
1191010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warnst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 34: 131 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001190348

Common Names

  • Turgescent Sphagnum
  • Turgescent Bogmoss
  • Turgescens Bogmoss

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Uses & Benefits

Sphagnum turgescens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphagnum turgescens 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 turgescens 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 turgescens

Sphagnum turgescens can be found in wetland habitats in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Sphagnum turgescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphagnum turgescens?

Sphagnum turgescens

What is the common name of Sphagnum turgescens?

Turgescent Bogmoss

What type of habitat does Sphagnum turgescens 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

Carl Warnstorf (1837-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warnst.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35176078: Based on data supplied by Bryonames