Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Ricciaceae

Genus:

Riccia

Species:

Riccia andina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found in high-altitude Andean regions