Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karstenii
ID:
1262231

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Braun

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 3/4: 332 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261569



Common Names

  • Isoetes Karstenii
  • Karsten's Quillwort
  • Karsten's Isoetes


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Description

Isoetes karstenii (also called Karsten's Quillwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall stem with small white flowers. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes karstenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Isoetes karstenii var. anomala (T.C.Palmer) R.L.Small & Hickey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoetes karstenii is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes karstenii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is actively growing. The clumps should be carefully divided and replanted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Isoetes karstenii

Isoetes karstenii is native to South America.

Isoetes karstenii FAQ

What is the common name of Isoetes karstenii?

Karsten's Quillwort

What is the scientific name of Karsten's Quillwort?

Isoetes karstenii

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes karstenii?

Moist, shady areas in the northern United States

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,

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