Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
1332298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Troìa & Greuter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 45(3): 395 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344752



Common Names

  • Quillwort
  • Haussknechtii
  • Isoetes Haussknechtii


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Description

Isoetes haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoetes haussknechtii is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes haussknechtii can be propagated by spores or division. For spore propagation, sow the spores in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For division, carefully dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Isoetes haussknechtii

Isoetes haussknechtii is found in the temperate forests of Europe.

Isoetes haussknechtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes haussknechtii?

Isoetes haussknechtii

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes haussknechtii?

It is found in wet areas of the Mediterranean.

What is the flowering period of Isoetes haussknechtii?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Angelo Troìa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troìa' in the authors string.