Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Calymperaceae

Genus:

Calymperes

Species:

Calymperes afzelii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest habitats