Soil subgroup
Sphagnofibrist típico
It is the central concept of the great group: it has its features and none that brings it closer to another group.
What the name says
Soil Taxonomy names are built from parts, and each part says something about the soil. From general to specific:
| Taxonomic order | Histosol | Soil organic: peat or plant material accumulated where water does not allow it to decompose. More than half of the top profile is organic matter. |
|---|---|---|
| Suborder | Fibrist | Histosol of slightly decomposed plant material: the fibers are recognized. |
| Great group | Sphagnofibrist | Within the Fibrist suborder, it It is made of Sphagnum moss. |
| Subgroup | típico | It is the central concept of the great group: it has its features and none that brings it closer to another group. |
What it means for farming
Peatlands and wet meadows. They have no agricultural use; they have value as a reserve of water and carbon.
Where it is found
According to the 1:500.000 national map, it covers about 130.020 ha, spread over 1 districts.
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National map units that list it. The scale is 1:500.000: good for seeing the region, not a single property.
| Province | Area |
|---|---|
| TIERRA DEL FUEGO E ISLAS MALVINAS | 130.020 ha |
Districts where it is most common
Soils it shares map units with
Several soils share each map unit. These are the ones most often found alongside this one: on a property, you will likely find them in the nearby low ground or on the next rise.
The definitions are a plain-language summary of the USDA Keys to Soil Taxonomy. The formal definition includes thickness, color and percentage thresholds that are left out here.
Sources
- Soil Survey Staff. (2014). Claves para la Taxonomía de Suelos, 12.ª edición. USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service. · Dominio público (USDA)
- INTA · Dominio público (carta 1:500.000)