Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lejeuneaceae

Genus:

Leptolejeunea

Species:

Leptolejeunea elliptica

USDA Symbol:

LEEL14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in tropical rainforest habitats