Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Scapaniaceae

Genus:

Diplophyllum

Species:

Diplophyllum microdontum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in shaded, forested areas