Conocephalum conicum
Conocephalum conicum
- Native to:
- United States
iNaturalist: © jasonheadley (iNaturalist #32926882)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts
- Family:
- Conocephalaceae
- Genus:
- Conocephalum
- Species:
- Conocephalum conicum
- USDA Symbol:
- COCO38
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Epimartyria pardella
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in shaded, humid environments
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.
Source: Claude AI