Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mongerensis
ID:
1315925

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.R.L.Johnson

Source:
ipni

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 67(1): 39 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328379



Common Names

  • Isoetes mongerensis
  • Quillwort
  • Spikewort


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Description

Isoetes mongerensis (also called Monge’s quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of quillwort in the Isoetaceae family. It is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and a stem that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes mongerensis is a species of quillwort, a type of aquatic plant. It is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and ponds and is also used in water filtration systems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes mongerensis has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes mongerensis is a slow-growing, evergreen fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Isoetes mongerensis

Isoetes mongerensis can be found in Japan.

Isoetes mongerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes mongerensis?

Isoetes mongerensis

What is the common name of Isoetes mongerensis?

Monge's quillwort

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes mongerensis?

Forests, wetlands, and grasslands

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

Eileen Ruth Laithlain Johnson (1896-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.R.L.Johnson' in the authors string.