Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Jungermanniaceae

Genus:

Barbilophozia

Species:

Barbilophozia cavifolia

USDA Symbol:

BACA11

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded forest floors