Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnii
ID:
1270170

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Monatsbericht der K?niglichen Akademie der Wissenschaften 1868 [13 Aug 1868]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001269508



Common Names

  • Isoetes gunnii
  • Gunn's Isoetes
  • Gunn's Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes gunnii (also called Gunn's Quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and has small, greenish-white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and is often found in ponds, lakes, and other aquatic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes gunnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes gunnii has small, yellowish-green flowers with a banner petal that is yellow and green. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes gunnii is an evergreen, aquatic fern native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by spores or by division. Spores should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring or summer. Division can be done by carefully separating the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Isoetes gunnii

Isoetes gunnii can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia and Venezuela.

Isoetes gunnii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes gunnii?

Isoetes gunnii

What is the common name of Isoetes gunnii?

Gunn's Isoetes

What is the growth habit of Isoetes gunnii?

Isoetes gunnii is a perennial herb with an upright, bushy habit.

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,