Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuliginosa
ID:
1277328

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Small & Hickey

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 91(2): 55 (-57; figs. 5-7, 14 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276666



Common Names

  • Fuliginosa Quillwort
  • Black Quillwort
  • Isoetes fuliginosa


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Description

Isoetes fuliginosa (also called Sooty Quillwort, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant with small, quill-like leaves and no flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in shallow, still water.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes fuliginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes fuliginosa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes fuliginosa is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult and takes longer.

Where to Find Isoetes fuliginosa

Isoetes fuliginosa can be found in the Fuliginosa region of Mexico.

Isoetes fuliginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes fuliginosa?

Isoetes fuliginosa

What type of plant is Isoetes fuliginosa?

Fern

What is the typical habitat of Isoetes fuliginosa?

Wetlands

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

Ralph James Hickey (1950-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickey' in the authors string.
Randall L. Small: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321595-2: Based on the initial data import