Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jubulaceae

Genus:

Frullania

Species:

Frullania gibbosa

USDA Symbol:

FRGI

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on tree bark or rocks in humid environments