Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Sematophyllaceae

Genus:

Sematophyllum

Species:

Sematophyllum adnatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

green

Native Range

United States: Navassa Island

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in humid forest floors