Status:
valid
Authors:
D.F.Brunt. & D.M.Britton
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 89(3): 193 (187-197, figs. 1- (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260091
Common Names
- Quillwort
- Meadow Quillwort
- Marsh Quillwort
Description
Isoetes junciformis (also called Rush-Like Quillwort, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen fern native to North America. It is a member of the Isoetaceae family and has a basal rosette of leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes junciformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used in the restoration of wetlands and other aquatic habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes junciformis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a dense head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have thin, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes junciformis can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in late summer or early autumn, when the plants are dormant. Plant divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly until established.
Where to Find Isoetes junciformis
Isoetes junciformis can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Isoetes junciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes junciformis?
Isoetes junciformis
What is the common name of Isoetes junciformis?
Junciform quillwort
What is the natural habitat of Isoetes junciformis?
Ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams
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,