Status:
valid
Authors:
Durieu
Source:
tro
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 8: 164 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276667
Common Names
- Boryana Quillwort
- Isoetes boryana
- Bory's Quillwort
Description
Isoetes boryana (also called Bory's Quillwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, quill-like leaves and no flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in shallow, still water.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes boryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes boryana has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes boryana is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and takes longer.
Where to Find Isoetes boryana
Isoetes boryana can be found in the Boryana region of France.
Isoetes boryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes boryana?
Isoetes boryana
What type of plant is Isoetes boryana?
Fern
What is the typical habitat of Isoetes boryana?
Wetlands
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,