Isoetes appalachiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
appalachiana
ID:
1248032
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.F.Brunt. & D.M.Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Rhodora 99(898): 129 (1997) (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247370
Common Names
- Isoetes appalachiana
- Appalachian Quillwort
- Appalachian Quill
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isoetes appalachiana (also called Quillwort, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic plant native to the eastern United States. It is a submerged aquatic plant that grows in shallow, slow-moving water and is characterized by its small, spore-bearing leaves. The leaves are green on top and reddish-purple on the underside.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes appalachiana is a species of quillwort found in the Appalachian Mountains. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to control erosion in areas with shallow soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isoetes appalachiana is a small, green, inconspicuous spike with a single tepal. The seed is a small, black, round spore. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isoetes appalachiana can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done by carefully separating the plant into smaller clumps and replanting in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Isoetes appalachiana
Isoetes appalachiana is native to North America and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.
Isoetes appalachiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes appalachiana?
Isoetes appalachiana
What is the natural habitat of Isoetes appalachiana?
It is found in the Appalachian Mountains of the United States.
What are the common uses of Isoetes appalachiana?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food for animals.
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-50141349: Based on the initial data import
Donald Macphail Britton (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Britton' in the authors string.
Daniel Francis Brunton (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Brunt.' in the authors string.