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
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.
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
Randall L. Small: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Small' in the authors string.