Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quiririensis
ID:
1305920

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.S.Pereira & Labiak

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 869 (2013 publ. 2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318374



Common Names

  • Quiririensis Quillwort
  • Quiriri Quillwort
  • Quiriri Isoetes


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Description

Isoetes quiririensis (also called Quiriri quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Brazil. It has a short, erect stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in shallow, slow-moving water.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes quiririensis is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes quiririensis has small, green flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes quiririensis is a terrestrial or aquatic plant that can be propagated by spores or division. It prefers a moist soil and partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant during the growing season and to water it regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Isoetes quiririensis

Isoetes quiririensis can be found in the highlands of the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Isoetes quiririensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes quiririensis?

Isoetes quiririensis

What is the common name of Isoetes quiririensis?

Quiririensis

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes quiririensis?

Wetlands in Brazil

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

Paulo Henrique Labiak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labiak' in the authors string.
Jovani Bernardino de Souza Pereira (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.S.Pereira' in the authors string.