Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
schaffneri
ID:
1220290

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Milde

Source:
tro

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 11: 345 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219628



Common Names

  • Equisetum schaffneri
  • Schaffner's Horsetail
  • Schaffneri Equisetum


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Description

Equisetum schaffneri (also called the Schaffner's Horsetail, among many other common names) is a species of fern in the Equisetaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a fern with green stems and white veins.

Uses & Benefits

Equisetum schaffneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its foliage, which is used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum schaffneri has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, greenish-brown leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Equisetum schaffneri is a fern that can be propagated by spores or division. Spores should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the fern should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Equisetum schaffneri

Equisetum schaffneri is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Hunan.

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,