Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jubulaceae

Genus:

Frullania

Species:

Frullania appalachiana

USDA Symbol:

FRAP2

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich substrate

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on tree bark in humid forests