Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
equisetiformis
ID:
10879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 157 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010208



Common Names

  • Lescaillea equisetiformis
  • Horsetail Lescaillea
  • Equisetiformis Lescaillea


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Synonyms

  • Porophyllum equisetiforme M.Gómez & Molinet [unknown]

Description

Lescaillea equisetiformis (also called Horsetail Lescaillea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white or yellowish flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lescaillea equisetiformis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lescaillea equisetiformis has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lescaillea equisetiformis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly.

Where to Find Lescaillea equisetiformis

Lescaillea equisetiformis is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.

Lescaillea equisetiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lescaillea equisetiformis?

Lescaillea equisetiformis

What is the common name of Lescaillea equisetiformis?

Horsetail-like Lescaillea

What is the natural habitat of Lescaillea equisetiformis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.

Species in the Lescaillea genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-109882: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.