Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lejeuneaceae

Genus:

Drepanolejeunea

Species:

Drepanolejeunea appalachiana

USDA Symbol:

DRAP3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, acidic, organic-rich substrate

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on bark or decaying wood in humid environments