Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araucaniana
ID:
1316533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Macluf & Hickey

Source:
ipni

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 97(4): 220 (-224; figs. 1-10) (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328987



Common Names

  • Isoetes Araucaniana
  • Araucanian Isoetes
  • Araucanian Isoetes Tree


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Description

Isoetes araucaniana (also called 'Araucanian quillwort', among many other common names) is a fern-like plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes araucaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes araucaniana has small white flowers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes araucaniana can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels.

Where to Find Isoetes araucaniana

Isoetes araucaniana can be found in the temperate grasslands of Chile.

Isoetes araucaniana FAQ

What is the common name of Isoetes araucaniana?

Araucanian Quillwort

What is the growth habit of Isoetes araucaniana?

It is an evergreen perennial

What is the native range of Isoetes araucaniana?

It is native to Chile

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

Ralph James Hickey (1950-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickey' in the authors string.
Cecelia Macluf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macluf' in the authors string.