Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Calymperaceae

Genus:

Calymperes

Species:

Calymperes palisotii

USDA Symbol:

CAPA68

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

invertebrates, provides microhabitat

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Reproduces via spores; requires high humidity and suitable substrate for establishment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI