Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Herbertaceae

Genus:

Herbertus

Species:

Herbertus hawaiiensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to humid, forested areas of Hawaii