Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Equisetales
Genus:
Species:
willmotii
ID:
1316036

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.N.Page

Source:
ipni

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Glasra 2(2): 135 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328490



Common Names

  • Equisetum willmotii
  • Willmot's Horsetail
  • Willmot's Scouring Rush


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Description

Equisetum willmotii (also called Willmot's Horsetail, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, hollow stems and whorled branches. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Equisetum willmotii 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 willmotii 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 willmotii

Equisetum willmotii is native to North America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Equisetum willmotii FAQ

What are the light requirements for Equisetum willmotii?

Equisetum willmotii prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil is best for Equisetum willmotii?

Equisetum willmotii prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic potting mix.

How often should Equisetum willmotii be watered?

Equisetum willmotii should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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.