Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Plagiochilaceae

Genus:

Plagiochila

Species:

Plagiochila asplenioides

USDA Symbol:

PLAS6

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, humid forest areas