Taxonomy

Division:

Hepaticophyta | - Liverworts

Family:

Scapaniaceae

Genus:

Scapania

Species:

Scapania ornithopodioides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-poor, acidic substrate

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in rocky, shaded areas