Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
todaroana
ID:
1319208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Troìa & Raimondo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 99(4): 238 (-243; figs.) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331662





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Description

Isoetes todaroana (also called Todaro's quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with a short stem and a cluster of thin, grass-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in shallow, freshwater habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes todaroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes todaroana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of 1-2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes todaroana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Isoetes todaroana

Isoetes todaroana can be found in the Todaro Mountains of Italy.

Isoetes todaroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes todaroana?

Isoetes todaroana

What is the common name of Isoetes todaroana?

Todaro's Quillwort

What is the family of Isoetes todaroana?

Isoetaceae

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

Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Angelo Troìa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troìa' in the authors string.