Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
mchaffieae
ID:
1318972

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.N.Page

Source:
ipni

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 26(3): 339 (-345; fig. 1) (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331426



Common Names

  • Equisetum mchaffieae
  • Mchaffieae Equisetum
  • McChaffie's Horsetail


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Description

Equisetum mchaffieae (also called McHaffie's horsetail, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum mchaffieae is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum mchaffieae has yellow-green flowers that are in a capitulum shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum mchaffieae is an evergreen herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the root clump in spring. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Equisetum mchaffieae

Equisetum mchaffieae is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Equisetum mchaffieae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Equisetum mchaffieae?

Equisetum mchaffieae

What is the common name of Equisetum mchaffieae?

McChaffie's Horsetail

What is the habitat of Equisetum mchaffieae?

Moist, shady, rocky woods

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

Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.