Porella vernicosa
Porella vernicosa
- Native to:
- United States
Exeter, Ronald L., author Harpel, Judith, author Wagner, David H., 1945- author United States. Bureau of Land Management. Salem District,various authors (en.wikipedia.org),United States. Forest Service,Christy, John A., author Wagner, David H., 1945- author United States. Bureau of Land Management. Oregon State Office
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts
- Family:
- Porellaceae
- Genus:
- Porella
- Species:
- Porella vernicosa
- USDA Symbol:
- POVE8
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Nonvascular
- Light Requirements:
- Shade
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found on shaded, rocky substrates