Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Fossombroniaceae

Genus:

Petalophyllum

Species:

Petalophyllum ralfsii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in dune slacks and coastal habitats