Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.S.Pereira, Salino & Stützel
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 272(2): 145 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318388
Common Names
- Cangae Isoetes
- Isoetes Cangae
- Cangae Quillwort
Description
Isoetes cangae (also called Canga's quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Brazil. It has a short, erect stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes cangae is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes cangae has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes cangae is a perennial herb native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by spore or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Isoetes cangae
Isoetes cangae can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Isoetes cangae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes cangae?
Isoetes cangae
What is the common name of Isoetes cangae?
Cangae
What is the natural habitat of Isoetes cangae?
Wetlands in Brazil
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,