Taxonomy

Division:

Bryophyta | - Mosses

Family:

Sematophyllaceae

Genus:

Sematophyllum

Species:

Sematophyllum subpinnatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in tropical forest floors