Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echtuckeri
ID:
1260754

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.F.Brunt. & D.M.Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 77(11): 1667 (1662-1668, figs (1999 publ. 2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260092



Common Names

  • Quillwort
  • Echtucker's Quillwort
  • Tucker's Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes echtuckeri (also called Echtucker's Quillwort, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen fern native to North America. It is a member of the Isoetaceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in acidic soils.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes echtuckeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes echtuckeri has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes echtuckeri can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn, when the plants are dormant. Plant divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly until established.

Where to Find Isoetes echtuckeri

Isoetes echtuckeri can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Isoetes echtuckeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes echtuckeri?

Isoetes echtuckeri

What is the common name of Isoetes echtuckeri?

Echtucker's quillwort

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes echtuckeri?

Ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams

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

Donald Macphail Britton (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.M.Britton' in the authors string.
Daniel Francis Brunton (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Brunt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319440-2: Based on the initial data import