Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Calymperaceae

Genus:

Syrrhopodon

Species:

Syrrhopodon gaudichaudii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

green

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in tropical forest understories