Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spannagelii
ID:
1305923

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Fuchs in Reitz

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catarin. ISOE: 33 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318377



Common Names

  • Spannagelii Quillwort
  • Spannagel Quillwort
  • Spannagel Isoetes


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Description

Isoetes spannagelii (also called Spannagel'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 spannagelii is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isoetes spannagelii 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 spannagelii 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 spannagelii

Isoetes spannagelii can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná and Santa Catarina.

Isoetes spannagelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes spannagelii?

Isoetes spannagelii

What is the common name of Isoetes spannagelii?

Spannagelii

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes spannagelii?

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:278944-2: Based on the initial data import