Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aequinoctialis
ID:
1111378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. ex A.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin : 7 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110716



Common Names

  • Isoetes aequinoctialis
  • Equinoctial Quillwort
  • African Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes aequinoctialis (also called African Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, aquatic plant. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It typically grows in shallow water, such as lakes, ponds, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Selaginella echinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoetes aequinoctialis is a small, greenish-yellow spike, with the seed being a small, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, greenish-yellow, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Where to Find Isoetes aequinoctialis

Isoetes aequinoctialis is native to the island of Annobón in Equatorial Guinea. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in rainforests and along stream banks.

Species in the Isoetes genus

Isoetes texana, Isoetes alpina, Isoetes labri-draconis, Isoetes echinospora, Isoetes malinverniana, Isoetes taiwanensis, Isoetes bolanderi, Isoetes butleri, Isoetes eatonii, Isoetes engelmannii, Isoetes flaccida, Isoetes foveolata, Isoetes howellii, Isoetes lacustris, Isoetes lithophila, Isoetes macrospora, Isoetes melanopoda, Isoetes melanospora, Isoetes nuttallii, Isoetes orcuttii, Isoetes piedmontana, Isoetes riparia, Isoetes tegetiformans, Isoetes tuckermanii, Isoetes occidentalis, Isoetes maritima, Isoetes asiatica, Isoetes minima, Isoetes chapmanii, Isoetes valida, Isoetes aequinoctialis, Isoetes perrieriana, Isoetes giessii, Isoetes schweinfurthii, Isoetes alstonii, Isoetes stellenbossiensis, Isoetes transvaalensis, Isoetes welwitschii, Isoetes wormaldii, Isoetes acadiensis, Isoetes setacea, Isoetes truncata, Isoetes dodgei, Isoetes dodgei, Isoetes savatieri, Isoetes biafrana, Isoetes eatonii, Isoetes pringlei, Isoetes cubana, Isoetes panamensis,

Species in the Isoetaceae family

Isoetes texana, Isoetes alpina, Isoetes labri-draconis, Isoetes echinospora, Isoetes malinverniana, Isoetes taiwanensis, Isoetes bolanderi, Isoetes butleri, Isoetes eatonii, Isoetes engelmannii, Isoetes flaccida, Isoetes foveolata, Isoetes howellii, Isoetes lacustris, Isoetes lithophila, Isoetes macrospora, Isoetes melanopoda, Isoetes melanospora, Isoetes nuttallii, Isoetes orcuttii, Isoetes piedmontana, Isoetes riparia, Isoetes tegetiformans, Isoetes tuckermanii, Isoetes occidentalis, Isoetes maritima, Isoetes asiatica, Isoetes minima, Isoetes chapmanii, Isoetes valida, Isoetes aequinoctialis, Isoetes perrieriana, Isoetes giessii, Isoetes schweinfurthii, Isoetes alstonii, Isoetes stellenbossiensis, Isoetes transvaalensis, Isoetes welwitschii, Isoetes wormaldii, Isoetes acadiensis, Isoetes setacea, Isoetes truncata, Isoetes dodgei, Isoetes dodgei, Isoetes savatieri, Isoetes biafrana, Isoetes eatonii, Isoetes pringlei, Isoetes cubana, Isoetes panamensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26604244: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Addison Brown (1830-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Br.' in the authors string.