Isoetes bischlerae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bischlerae
ID:
1280971
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Fuchs
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 85(1): 113 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280309
Common Names
- Bischler's Isoetes
- Isoetes
- Isoetes Bischlerae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isoetes bischlerae (also called Bischler's Isoetes, among many other common names) is a fern native to Colombia. It grows in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes bischlerae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isoetes bischlerae is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is small, black and round. The seedling is small and has a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isoetes bischlerae is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to shape and is suitable for container growing.
Where to Find Isoetes bischlerae
Isoetes bischlerae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.
Isoetes bischlerae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes bischlerae?
Isoetes bischlerae
What type of plant is Isoetes bischlerae?
It is a species of quillwort in the family Isoetaceae.
Where is Isoetes bischlerae found?
It is found in Colombia.
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-50308441: Based on the initial data import
Hans Peter Fuchs (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Fuchs' in the authors string.