Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Calypogeiaceae

Genus:

Calypogeia

Species:

Calypogeia fissa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in shaded, forested areas