Status:
valid
Authors:
U.Weber
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 63: 255, figs. 40, 41 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318378
Common Names
- Ulei Quillwort
- Ule Quillwort
- Ule Isoetes
Description
Isoetes ulei (also called Ule'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 ulei is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isoetes ulei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isoetes ulei 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 ulei
Isoetes ulei can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Isoetes ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isoetes ulei?
Isoetes ulei
What is the common name of Isoetes ulei?
Ulei
What is the natural habitat of Isoetes ulei?
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
Ulrich Weber: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Weber' in the authors string.