Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Calymperaceae

Genus:

Syrrhopodon

Species:

Syrrhopodon incompletus

USDA Symbol:

SYIN

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

2 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich tropical soil

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in tropical rainforest understory