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Isoetes toximontana Musselman & J.P.Roux
LC Indigenous Endemic
Morphological description

Deciduous geophyte with 3-lobed rhizomorph, scales not evident. Sporophylls up to 16, erect, filiform, up to 42 mm long, narrowly winged for up to ? their length, ligule cordate. Velum absent. Megaspores grey-green, uniformly tuberculate on proximal face, distal face with occasional rugi. From: Roux, JP. 2013. Lycopods. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-26. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Tufted geophyte with 3-lobed rootstock and horny, tricuspidate scales. Sporophylls 3-10, to 42 mm long. Sporangium lacking velum; megaspores grey-green. From: Roux, JP. 2012. Lycopodiophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 30-31. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Habitat

In shallow soil in seasonal seepages, 1280 m. From: Roux, JP. 2013. Lycopods. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-26. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Seasonal pools and seepage areas, 300-560 m. From: Roux, JP. 2012. Lycopodiophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 30-31. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Distribution

Kamiesberg Mountains to Pakhuis Pass. From: Roux, JP. 2013. Lycopods. In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-26. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Gifberg and Cedarberg. From: Roux, JP. 2012. Lycopodiophytes. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 30-31. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]

Altitude

0 to 780 m

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Isoetes toximontana Musselman & J.P.Roux

Published in: Novon 12(4): 504 (2002)

Synonym(s)

Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Cryptogamae

PHYLUM Lycopodiophyta

CLASS Lycopodiopsida

ORDER Isoetales

FAMILY Isoetaceae

GENUS Isoetes

SPECIES toximontana

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Barcode: NBG0204617-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3811 | 2002-7-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Pakhuis camp site, S bank of river. Lat.: 32° 08.209' S; Long.: 19° 00.216' E.

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Barcode: NBG0267902-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5417 | 2011-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Bushmanskloof Nature Reserve. N-facing seepage areas on low ridges S of main lodge. 32°07'13.3"S 19°06'25.3"E.

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Barcode: NBG0204631-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3147 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains, Annex Widow B. Lat.: 31° 45.467' S; Long.: 18° 47.960' E.

General notes: In shallow sandy soil overlaying sandstone rock. Seasonal seepage area, exposed.

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Barcode: NBG0210000-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 4312 | 2007-10-18

South Africa, Northern Cape, Kamieskroon, Farm Damsland above Studer's Pass, Blouberg foothills. 30°24'54" S; 18°6'56" E.

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Barcode: NBG0204620-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3148 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains. Annex Giftberg A. Lat.: 31° 45.429' S; Long.: 18° 49.409' E.

General notes: Shallow sandy soil overlaying sandstone rock, seepage areas. SW-facing.

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Barcode: NBG0267903-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5418 | 2011-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Bushmanskloof Nature Reserve. N-facing slope S of main lodge. 32°07'17.5"S 19°06'21.3"E.

General notes: Fynbos. N aspect gentle slope. Seepage. Soil, seasonally waterlogged. Sand, sandstone. Full sun. Herb. Frequent among mosses and sedges in shallow soil overlaying sandstone sheetrock.

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Barcode: NBG0204635-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3151 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains. Farm Sewefontein, plateau E of homestead, opposite Aspalathus field. Lat.: 31° 43.801' S; Long.: 18° 50.023' E.

General notes: In seepage are below low ridge, SE-facing. In shallow sandy soil overlaying sandstone rock, exposed.

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Barcode: NBG0197290-0 Collector(s) & number: Musselman, L, 2001-35 | 2001-9-20

South Africa, Western Cape, c. 22 km SE of Vanrhynsdorp, 1.0km south of Oubergpad, Gifberg road.

General notes: Tiny (most less than 1cm tall), furtive, plants in shallow water along road. Dominant plant a shrubby restio.

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Barcode: NBG0204615-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3146 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains. Annex Widow B. Lat.: 31° 46.063' S; Long.: 18° 47.091' E.

General notes: Grows with Utricularia in shallow sandy soil overlaying sheetrock.

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Barcode: NBG0204634-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3150 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains, Annex Gifbergen A. Lat.: 31° 45.210' S; Long.: 18° 49.407' E.

General notes: Planta grow in water, more robust and straight leaved, also in shallow soil in seep.

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Barcode: NBG0204633-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3149 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains, Annex Gifbergen A. Lat.: 31° 45.210' S; Long.: 18° 49.407' E.

General notes: In shallow sandy soil overlaying sandstone rock. Seasonal seepage area, with short twisted leaves.

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Barcode: NBG0267904-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5419 | 2011-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Bushmanskloof Nature Reserve. In shallow sandy soil overlaying sandstone sheetrock on N-facing slope S of main lodge. 32°07'08.3"S 19°06'30.0"E.

General notes: Fynbos. N aspect gentle slope. Seepage. Soil, seasonally waterlogged. Sand, sandstone. Full sun. Herb.

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Barcode: NBG0267906-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 5421 | 2011-9-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Clanwilliam. Bushmanskloof Nature Reserve. S bank of river running down from dam. 32°05'55.3"S 19°06'41.2"E.

General notes: Fynbos. N aspect gentle slope. Seepage. Soil, moist/damp. Sand, sandstone. Full sun. No biotic effect seen. Herb. Plants frequent in seepage area onS bank of river, with mosses and sedges.

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Barcode: NBG0204619-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3145 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains. Annex Widow B. Lat.: 31° 46.063' S; Long.: 18° 47.091' E.

General notes: Grows with Utricularia in shallow sandy soil overlaying sheetrock.

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Barcode: NBG0204618-0 Collector(s) & number: Roux, JP, 3144 | 2001-10-9

South Africa, Western Cape, Matsikamma Mountains. Annex Widow B. Lat.: 31° 46.063' S; Long.: 18° 47.091' E.

General notes: In shallow sandy soil overlaying sandstone rock. Seasonal seepage areas, exposed.

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Observation records

Date: 7/6/2021 10:11:00 AM

Western Cape

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Date: 7/15/2007 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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Date: 9/21/2024 6:05:00 PM

Western Cape

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2013

SERIES CHAPTER

Lycopods Roux, JP

In: DA Snijman (ed.), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 2: The Extra Cape flora. Strelitzia 30: 26-26

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2012

SERIES CHAPTER

Lycopodiophytes Roux, JP

In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 30-31

South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria

2011

BOOK

Ferns of southern Africa: A Comprehensive Guide Crouch, NR; Klopper, RR; Burrows, JE; Burrows, SM

Penguin Random House South Africa

2009

SERIES

Synopsis of the Lycopodiophyta and Pteridophyta of Africa, Madagascar and neighbouring islands Roux, JP

Strelitzia 23: 1-296

SANBI, Pretoria

2002

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Isoetes toximontana (Isoetaceae), A new Quillwort with Green Megaspores from the Northern Cape of So Musselman, LJ; Roux, JP

Novon 12: 504-507

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