Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Scapaniaceae

Genus:

Scapania

Species:

Scapania calciphila

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

calcareous, well-drained rocky soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

moderately moist

Notes:

prefers limestone-rich environments