Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
braunii
ID:
1111634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milde

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 12: 515 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001110972



Common Names

  • Equisetum braunii
  • Braun's Horsetail
  • Braun's Scouring Rush


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Description

Equisetum braunii (also called Braun's horsetail, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to South America. It has a short stem and a tuft of long, slender, jointed branches. It grows in moist soils, near streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum braunii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum braunii has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum braunii is a terrestrial plant native to North America. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas. To cultivate this plant, it should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by division of the fronds.

Where to Find Equisetum braunii

Equisetum braunii can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

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,