Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
1306736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hickey, Macluf & Link-Pérez

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 99(3): 194 (-199; figs.) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319190



Common Names

  • Large Isoetes
  • Large Quillwort
  • Large Isoetes


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Description

Isoetes maxima (also called Isoetes maxima, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It has an erect habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of herbal teas. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes maxima has white flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes maxima is a small aquatic plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America. It can be propagated from spores or seeds. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Isoetes maxima

Isoetes maxima is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Isoetes maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes maxima?

Isoetes maxima

What is the common name of Isoetes maxima?

Maxima Isoetes

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes maxima?

It is found in wet areas in South America

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

Ralph James Hickey (1950-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hickey' in the authors string.
Melanie Link-Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link-Pérez' in the authors string.
Cecelia Macluf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macluf' in the authors string.