Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Fuchs ex E.I.Meza & Macluf
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Anais Acad. Brasil. Ci. 82(2): 354 (-356; fig. 1) (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240659
Common Names
- Isoetes pedersenii
- Pedersen's Isoetes
- Pedersen's Quillwort
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes pedersenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes pedersenii has small, greenish-white flowers with six petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes pedersenii is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Isoetes pedersenii
Isoetes pedersenii can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.
Isoetes pedersenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes pedersenii?
Isoetes pedersenii
What type of plant is Isoetes pedersenii?
Fern
What is the natural habitat of Isoetes pedersenii?
Bogs and marshes
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
Cecelia Macluf: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macluf' in the authors string.