Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
meridionale
ID:
1316893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Milde) Chiov.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Alpi Lepont. 2: 14. 1929 [Jul 1929]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329347



Common Names

  • Equisetum Meridionale
  • Southern Equisetum
  • Southern Horsetail


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Description

Equisetum meridionale (also called Southern Horsetail, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, green, jointed stems and is found in moist, open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum meridionale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its foliage and flower production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Equisetum meridionale flower is a tiny, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum meridionale is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Equisetum meridionale

Equisetum meridionale is native to Mexico.

Equisetum meridionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Equisetum meridionale?

Equisetum meridionale

What is the common name of Equisetum meridionale?

Southern Horsetail

What type of plant is Equisetum meridionale?

Perennial

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Carl August Julius Milde (1824-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milde' in the authors string.