Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticola
ID:
1335649

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.F.Brunt.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 118(975): 269 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348103



Common Names

  • Isoetes
  • Graniticola
  • Isoetes Graniticola


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Description

Isoetes graniticola (also called Graniticola, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic fern with green leaves. It is native to the United States, and is found in shallow, rocky streams.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes graniticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes graniticola has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes graniticola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Isoetes graniticola

Isoetes graniticola can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Isoetes graniticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes graniticola?

Isoetes graniticola

What is the common name of Isoetes graniticola?

Isoetes

What type of plant is Isoetes graniticola?

Fern

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

Daniel Francis Brunton (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Brunt.' in the authors string.