Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
azorica
ID:
1251219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Durieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fil. Eur. : 278 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250557



Common Names

  • Isoetes azorica
  • Azorean Isoetes
  • Azorean Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes azorica (also called Azorean Quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Isoetaceae family. It is an aquatic perennial that typically grows to 0.2-0.5 m tall. It is native to the Azores, and prefers to grow in shallow, fresh water habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes azorica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes azorica has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a toothed margin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes azorica is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Isoetes azorica

Isoetes azorica is native to the Azores.

Isoetes azorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes azorica?

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What type of soil does Isoetes azorica prefer?

Isoetes azorica prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of climate does Isoetes azorica prefer?

Isoetes azorica prefers warm, humid climates.

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,