Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gymnocarpa
ID:
1409518

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gennari) A.Braun

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Monatsber. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1863: 555. 1864

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421983





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Description

Isoetes gymnocarpa (also called Gymnocarpa quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of quillwort in the family Isoetaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes gymnocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes gymnocarpa has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, yellow-green seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes gymnocarpa can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Isoetes gymnocarpa

Isoetes gymnocarpa can be found in Japan.

Isoetes gymnocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes gymnocarpa?

Isoetes gymnocarpa

What is the common name of Isoetes gymnocarpa?

Gymnocarpa quillwort

Where is Isoetes gymnocarpa found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

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

Alexander Braun (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Braun' in the authors string.
Patrizio Gennari (1820-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gennari' in the authors string.