Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Dicranaceae

Genus:

Campylopus

Species:

Campylopus schimperi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil

pH:

4.0 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in montane regions