Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Aneuraceae

Genus:

Riccardia

Species:

Riccardia palmata

USDA Symbol:

RIPA6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, damp forest floors