Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
ascendens
ID:
1320162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lubienski & Bennert

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 90(3-4): 322 (-323; fig.) (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332616



Common Names

  • Equisetum Ascendens
  • Ascendens Equisetum
  • Ascending Horsetail


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Description

Equisetum ascendens (also called Ascending Horsetail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Equisetaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in humid montane forests. It has a creeping stem and green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum ascendens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Equisetum ascendens is green and has no petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum ascendens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Equisetum ascendens

Equisetum ascendens is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Equisetum ascendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Equisetum ascendens?

Equisetum ascendens

What is the common name of Equisetum ascendens?

Equisetum ascendens

What is the native habitat of Equisetum ascendens?

Brazil

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

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.