Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cephaloziaceae

Genus:

Nowellia

Species:

Nowellia curvifolia

USDA Symbol:

NOCU3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on decaying wood in forests