Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
alsaticum
ID:
1409502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.P.Fuchs & Geissert) G.Phil ex Lubienski & Bennert

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Carolinea 64: 116. 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421967



Common Names

  • Equisetum alsaticum
  • Alsatian Horsetail
  • Alsatian Scouring-rush


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Description

Equisetum alsaticum (also called Alsace horsetail, among many other common names) is a species of horsetail in the family Equisetaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial, mat-forming herb with short, erect, branching stems. It is native to the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum alsaticum is used as a soil stabilizer, and its leaves are used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum alsaticum has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum alsaticum can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5 and partial shade. It is best grown in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade.

Where to Find Equisetum alsaticum

Equisetum alsaticum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Equisetum alsaticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Equisetum alsaticum?

Equisetum alsaticum

What is the common name of Equisetum alsaticum?

Alsatian horsetail

Where is Equisetum alsaticum found?

It is found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Species in the Equisetum genus

Equisetum hyemale, Equisetum praealtum, Equisetum ramosissimum, Equisetum arvense, Equisetum ferrissii, Equisetum fluviatile, Equisetum laevigatum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum palustre, Equisetum pratense, Equisetum scirpoides, Equisetum sylvaticum, Equisetum telmateia, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum variegatum, Equisetum robustum, Equisetum braunii, Equisetum bogotense, Equisetum giganteum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum myriochaetum, Equisetum mildeanum, Equisetum moorei, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum diffusum, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum mackaii, Equisetum schaffneri, Equisetum haukeanum, Equisetum rothmaleri, Equisetum bowmanii, Equisetum willmotii, Equisetum robertsii, Equisetum meridionale, Equisetum mchaffieae, Equisetum ascendens, Equisetum geissertii, Equisetum sergijevskianum, Equisetum lapponicum, Equisetum alsaticum,

Species in the Equisetaceae family

Equisetum hyemale, Equisetum praealtum, Equisetum ramosissimum, Equisetum arvense, Equisetum ferrissii, Equisetum fluviatile, Equisetum laevigatum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum palustre, Equisetum pratense, Equisetum scirpoides, Equisetum sylvaticum, Equisetum telmateia, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum variegatum, Equisetum robustum, Equisetum braunii, Equisetum bogotense, Equisetum giganteum, Equisetum litorale, Equisetum myriochaetum, Equisetum mildeanum, Equisetum moorei, Equisetum trachyodon, Equisetum diffusum, Equisetum nelsonii, Equisetum mackaii, Equisetum schaffneri, Equisetum haukeanum, Equisetum rothmaleri, Equisetum bowmanii, Equisetum willmotii, Equisetum robertsii, Equisetum meridionale, Equisetum mchaffieae, Equisetum ascendens, Equisetum geissertii, Equisetum sergijevskianum, Equisetum lapponicum, Equisetum alsaticum,

References

Hans Peter Fuchs (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Fuchs' in the authors string.
H. Wilfried Bennert (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennert' in the authors string.
Marcus Lubienski: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lubienski' in the authors string.
Fritz Geissert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geissert' in the authors string.