Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Cleveaceae

Genus:

Sauteria

Species:

Sauteria alpina

USDA Symbol:

SAAL20

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers alpine and subalpine regions