Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Calypogeiaceae

Genus:

Calypogeia

Species:

Calypogeia peruviana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in humid forest floors