Isoetes sehnemii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sehnemii
ID:
1305921
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Fuchs in Reitz
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. ISOE: 38 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318375
Common Names
- Sehnemii Quillwort
- Sehnem Quillwort
- Sehnem Isoetes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Isoetes sehnemii (also called Sehnem's 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 sehnemii is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isoetes sehnemii is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet that grows in clusters on a short stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small, green, and cylindrical.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Isoetes sehnemii 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 sehnemii
Isoetes sehnemii can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Isoetes sehnemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes sehnemii?
Isoetes sehnemii
What is the common name of Isoetes sehnemii?
Sehnemii
What is the natural habitat of Isoetes sehnemii?
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
Hans Peter Fuchs (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Fuchs' in the authors string.
Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:278942-2: Based on the initial data import