Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tamaulipana
ID:
1333666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mora-Olivo, A.Mend. & Mart.-Aval.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267(2): 115 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346120





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Description

Isoetes tamaulipana (also called Tamaulipan Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant that is native to Mexico. It grows in shallow water bodies and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes tamaulipana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Isoetes tamaulipana are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes tamaulipana is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich, acidic potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs in the spring.

Where to Find Isoetes tamaulipana

Isoetes tamaulipana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Isoetes tamaulipana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes tamaulipana?

Isoetes tamaulipana

What are the common names of Isoetes tamaulipana?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes tamaulipana?

Tropical rainforest

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

José Guadalupe Martínez-Ávalos: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.-Aval.' in the authors string.
Arturo Mora-Olivo (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mora-Olivo' in the authors string.
Aniceto Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Mend.' in the authors string.