Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Leucobryaceae

Genus:

Leucobryum

Species:

Leucobryum antillarum

USDA Symbol:

LEAN16

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Height:

5 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest floors