Status:
valid
Authors:
P.K.Shukla, G.K.Srivast., S.K.Shukla & P.K.Rajagopal
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Taxon 54: 112 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275941
Common Names
- Isoetes udupiensis
- Isoetes
- Udupiensis
Description
Isoetes udupiensis (also called Udupi quillwort, among many other common names) is a small aquatic plant that grows in shallow water. It is native to India. It grows in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Isoetes udupiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isoetes udupiensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes udupiensis is a small aquatic fern native to India. It can be propagated from spores or by dividing the plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be kept moist during the summer months.
Where to Find Isoetes udupiensis
Isoetes udupiensis is native to India.
Isoetes udupiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes udupiensis?
Isoetes udupiensis
What is the common name of Isoetes udupiensis?
Udupiensis Isoetes
What type of plant is Isoetes udupiensis?
Fern
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
P.K. Rajagopal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.K.Rajagopal' in the authors string.