Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mississippiensis
ID:
1334557

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.Leonard, W.C.Taylor, Musselman & R.D.Bray

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 74: 99 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347011





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Description

Isoetes mississippiensis (also called 'Mississippi Quillwort', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in wet soils and shallow water. It has small, green, spore-bearing leaves and a short stem.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes mississippiensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes mississippiensis has small, yellow-green flowers with six tepals. Its seeds are small and brown. Seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes mississippiensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Isoetes mississippiensis

Isoetes mississippiensis is found in the wetlands of the southeastern 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,

References

Lytton John Musselman (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Musselman' in the authors string.
Steven W. Leonard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Leonard' in the authors string.
W.Carl Taylor (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Taylor' in the authors string.
Rebecca Deramus Bray (1939-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Bray' in the authors string.