Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
diffusum
ID:
1118426

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 19 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117764



Common Names

  • Equisetum diffusum
  • Diffuse Horsetail
  • Diffuse Scouring Rush


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Description

Equisetum diffusum (also called Diffuse Horsetail, among many other common names) is an evergreen fern with lance-shaped fronds. It is native to Europe, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum diffusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Equisetum diffusum has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single frond with a few leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum diffusum is a fern native to tropical regions of the world. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial to full shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little care.

Where to Find Equisetum diffusum

Equisetum diffusum is native to Japan and can be found in moist forests.

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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