Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
escondidensis
ID:
1316023

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Halloy

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 35(2): 67 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328477



Common Names

  • Isoetes escondidensis
  • Quillwort
  • Spikewort


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Description

Isoetes escondidensis (also called Isoetes, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It has a rosette-like habit and small, bright green, linear leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes escondidensis is used in ornamental gardening, as a ground cover, and as a filler in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes escondidensis has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes escondidensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from spores. Sow the spores in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 2 feet and will produce small green flowers in the summer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Isoetes escondidensis

Isoetes escondidensis is native to Texas and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Isoetes escondidensis FAQ

What are the light requirements for Isoetes escondidensis?

Isoetes escondidensis prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Isoetes escondidensis?

Isoetes escondidensis prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix.

How often should Isoetes escondidensis be watered?

Isoetes escondidensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,