Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
arvense
ID:
1109576

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1061 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108914



Common Names

  • Field Horsetail
  • Common Horsetail
  • Equisetum Arvense


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Description

Equisetum arvense (also called the common horsetail, among many other common names) is a species of horsetail in the Equisetaceae family. It is native to North America and is found in moist forests and rocky cliffs. It has a creeping rhizome with fronds that are typically 10–30 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum arvense is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum arvense has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum arvense is a species of fern native to tropical and subtropical Asia and the Pacific Islands. It is an evergreen fern with a creeping rhizome and fronds that can reach up to 1 m in length. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by spores.

Where to Find Equisetum arvense

Equisetum arvense is found in the eastern United States, from Florida to New York and west to Texas.

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,

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