Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Collemataceae

Genus:

Leptogium

Species:

Leptogium austroamericanum

USDA Symbol:

LEAU8

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in humid, forested areas