Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
robertsii
ID:
1316120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dines

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 24(2): 146 (2002) (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328574





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Description

Equisetum robertsii (also called Roberts' Horsetail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum robertsii is used in ornamental gardening, as a ground cover, and as a filler in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum robertsii has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum robertsii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 2 feet and will produce small green flowers in the summer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Equisetum robertsii

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

Equisetum robertsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Equisetum robertsii?

Equisetum robertsii

What is the common name of Equisetum robertsii?

Roberts' horsetail

What is the native range of Equisetum robertsii?

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

T.D. Dines: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dines' in the authors string.