Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
litorale
ID:
1109581

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kühlew. ex Rupr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Pflanzenk. Russ. Reiches 4: 91 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108919



Common Names

  • Equisetum litorale
  • Common Horsetail
  • Field Horsetail


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Description

Equisetum litorale (also called the coastal 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 litorale 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 litorale has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum litorale 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 litorale

Equisetum litorale 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26602008: Based on the initial data import
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Paul Eduard Kühlewein (1798-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kühlew.' in the authors string.