Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Lejeuneaceae

Genus:

Leucolejeunea

Species:

Leucolejeunea xanthocarpa

USDA Symbol:

LEXA5

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, shaded, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in tropical and subtropical regions