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
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.
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
Hong Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hong Liu' in the authors string.