Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 157 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010208
Common Names
- Lescaillea equisetiformis
- Horsetail Lescaillea
- Equisetiformis Lescaillea
Synonyms
- Porophyllum equisetiforme M.Gómez & Molinet [unknown]
Description
Lescaillea equisetiformis (also called Horsetail Lescaillea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white or yellowish flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lescaillea equisetiformis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lescaillea equisetiformis has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lescaillea equisetiformis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer and root them in a mixture of sand and peat. Plant the rooted cuttings in well-drained soil in full sun and water regularly.
Where to Find Lescaillea equisetiformis
Lescaillea equisetiformis is native to South America and can be found in wet montane forests.
Lescaillea equisetiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lescaillea equisetiformis?
Lescaillea equisetiformis
What is the common name of Lescaillea equisetiformis?
Horsetail-like Lescaillea
What is the natural habitat of Lescaillea equisetiformis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in South America.
Species in the Lescaillea genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,