Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
moorei
ID:
1117823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Newman

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Phytologist 5: 19 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001117161



Common Names

  • Equisetum moorei
  • Moore's Horsetail
  • Moore's Equisetum


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Description

Equisetum moorei (also called Moorei, among many other common names) is a species of horsetail in the family Equisetaceae. It is native to tropical climates in Southeast Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams. It is a terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and stems that are up to 60 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum moorei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Equisetum moorei is a small, yellowish-green cone-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown spore. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum moorei can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It should be planted in moist, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Equisetum moorei

Equisetum moorei can be found in the tropical forests 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,

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