Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serracarajensis
ID:
1305922

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.S.Pereira, Salino & Stützel

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 272(2): 142 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318376



Common Names

  • Serracarajensis Quillwort
  • Serracaraj Quillwort
  • Serracaraj Isoetes


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Description

Isoetes serracarajensis (also called Serra Carajás 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 serracarajensis is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoetes serracarajensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes serracarajensis is a perennial herb native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by spore or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Isoetes serracarajensis

Isoetes serracarajensis can be found in the Serra do Caraça in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

Isoetes serracarajensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes serracarajensis?

Isoetes serracarajensis

What is the common name of Isoetes serracarajensis?

Serracarajensis

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes serracarajensis?

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

Alexandre Salino (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salino' in the authors string.
Thomas Stützel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stützel' 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.