Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Hypnaceae

Genus:

Taxiphyllum

Species:

Taxiphyllum alternans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

Less than 6 in

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid forest floors