Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Pallaviciniaceae

Genus:

Pallavicinia

Species:

Pallavicinia lyellii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, humid environments