Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luetzelburgii
ID:
1305915

Status:
valid

Authors:
U.Weber in Luetzelb.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Estud. Bot. Nordéste 3: 256, 257, fig (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318369



Common Names

  • Isoetes luetzelburgii
  • Luetzelburgii
  • Isoetes


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Description

Isoetes luetzelburgii (also called Luetzelburg's quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of quillwort found in South America. It has a short, cylindrical, dark green stem with a single whorl of leaves. It is native to Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, and is found in shallow, slow-moving streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes luetzelburgii is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes luetzelburgii has small, green flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes luetzelburgii is a small, evergreen, aquatic plant that grows in shallow water or wet soil. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Isoetes luetzelburgii

Isoetes luetzelburgii can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Isoetes luetzelburgii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes luetzelburgii?

Isoetes luetzelburgii

What is the common name of Isoetes luetzelburgii?

Luetzelburgii

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes luetzelburgii?

Wetlands in Brazil

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

Philipp Xaver von Lützelburg (1880-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luetzelb.' in the authors string.
Ulrich Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Weber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130556-2: Based on the initial data import