Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
mackaii
ID:
1120687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Newman) Brichan

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Phytologist 1(18): 369 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001120025



Common Names

  • Equisetum mackaii
  • Mackaii Equisetum
  • Mackaii Horsetail


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Description

Equisetum mackaii (also called Mackay's Horsetail, among many other common names) is a species of horsetail native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and stems that are up to 1 meter tall. The stems are green and have whorls of branches with small, scale-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum mackaii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade plant in tropical climates. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum mackaii has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and dark brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum mackaii is a terrestrial fern that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by spores, which should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Equisetum mackaii

Equisetum mackaii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-26615201: Based on the initial data import
Edward Newman (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Newman' in the authors string.
James B. Brichan (d.1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brichan' in the authors string.