Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
1276394

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hong Liu & Q.F.Wang

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15(1): 164 (-167; figs. 1-2) (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275732



Common Names

  • Isoetes orientalis
  • Oriental Quillwort
  • Eastern Quillwort


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Description

Isoetes orientalis (also called Oriental Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant that typically grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in shallow ponds and streams. It has bright green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes orientalis has small, white flowers with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes orientalis is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Isoetes orientalis

Isoetes orientalis can be found in the temperate forests of East Asia.

Isoetes orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes orientalis?

Isoetes orientalis

What is the common name of Isoetes orientalis?

Eastern Quillwort

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes orientalis?

Tropical moist forests in Southeast Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50282464: Based on the initial data import
Qing Feng Wang (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Wang' in the authors string.
Hong Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong Liu' in the authors string.