Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Isoetales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridimontana
ID:
1327684

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Rosenthal & W.C.Taylor

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 104: 8 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340138





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Description

Isoetes viridimontana (also called Green Mountain Quillwort, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic plant with a short, slender stem and a rosette of bright green, narrow leaves. It is native to the Appalachian Mountains in the United States and grows in shallow water, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Isoetes viridimontana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isoetes viridimontana has small, green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isoetes viridimontana is a tropical aquatic plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is a slow-growing plant that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It can be propagated from spores or by division. Spores should be collected from the underside of the fronds and sown in a well-draining potting mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Once established, Isoetes viridimontana requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Isoetes viridimontana

Isoetes viridimontana can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.

Isoetes viridimontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isoetes viridimontana?

Isoetes viridimontana

What type of plant is Isoetes viridimontana?

Quillwort

Where is Isoetes viridimontana found?

North America

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

W.Carl Taylor (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Taylor' in the authors string.
Michael A. Rosenthal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Rosenthal' in the authors string.