Status:
valid
Authors:
J.D.Montgom. & W.C.Taylor
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 84: 120 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249681
Common Names
- Isoetes Fairbrothersii
- Fairbrothersii Isoetes
- Fairbrothersii Quillwort
Description
Isoetes fairbrothersii (also called Isoetes fairbrothersii, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in ponds, lakes, and other bodies of water. It has small, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes fairbrothersii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes fairbrothersii has small, white flowers with six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes fairbrothersii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Isoetes fairbrothersii
Isoetes fairbrothersii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Isoetes fairbrothersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes fairbrothersii?
Isoetes fairbrothersii
What is the common name of Isoetes fairbrothersii?
Fairbrother's Quillwort
What is the family of Isoetes fairbrothersii?
Isoetaceae
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
James D. Montgomery: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Montgom.' in the authors string.