Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tennesseensis
ID:
1274006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luebke & Budke

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 93(4): 187 (184-190; figs. 1- (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273344



Common Names

  • Tennesseensis Isoetes
  • Isoetes
  • Tennesseensis


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Description

Isoetes tennesseensis (also called Tennessee Quillwort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant in the Isoetaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in shallow, freshwater ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes tennesseensis is a perennial herb that can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes tennesseensis has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes tennesseensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Isoetes tennesseensis

Isoetes tennesseensis can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky places.

Isoetes tennesseensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes tennesseensis?

Isoetes tennesseensis

What is the common name of Isoetes tennesseensis?

Tennessee quillwort

What is the natural habitat of Isoetes tennesseensis?

Isoetes tennesseensis is found in shallow, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.

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

Niel T. Luebke (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luebke' in the authors string.
Jessica M. Budke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Budke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:329044-2: Based on the initial data import