Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
1277673

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Weber

Source:
tro

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 63: 251, figs. 26, 27 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277011



Common Names

  • Isoetes ekmanii
  • Ekmanii Isoetes
  • Ekman's Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes ekmanii (also called False Bird's Nest Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, or Bird's Nest Fern, among many other common names) is a large evergreen fern native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist, shady areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes ekmanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes ekmanii has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes ekmanii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from spores or bulbils. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Isoetes ekmanii

Isoetes ekmanii is native to the mountains of central and southern Mexico.

Isoetes ekmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes ekmanii?

Isoetes ekmanii

What is the common name of Isoetes ekmanii?

Isoetes

What type of plant is Isoetes ekmanii?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

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