Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mattaponica
ID:
1260509

Status:
valid

Authors:
Musselman & W.C.Taylor

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11(2): 200 (-204; figs. 1-6) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259847



Common Names

  • Isoetes mattaponica
  • Mattaponi Isoetes
  • Mattaponi Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes mattaponica (also called Isoetes mattaponica, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the eastern United States. It has a woody stem and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes mattaponica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes mattaponica has small, brownish-green spores. The spores are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes mattaponica is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It can be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to plant the seedlings in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isoetes mattaponica

Isoetes mattaponica can be found in the United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.

Isoetes mattaponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes mattaponica?

Isoetes mattaponica

What is the family of Isoetes mattaponica?

Isoetaceae

What is the native range of Isoetes mattaponica?

India

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

Lytton John Musselman (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Musselman' in the authors string.
W.Carl Taylor (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321521-2: Based on the initial data import