Thesium equisetoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
equisetoides
ID:
455499
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 1: 937 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000454831
Common Names
- Horse-Tail Thesium
- Equisetoides Thesium
- Horse-Tail False-Foxglove
Searching for Thesium equisetoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thesium equisetoides (also called Horse-tail Thesium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It has a woody rootstock and its leaves are simple, alternate, and linear-lanceolate. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Thesium equisetoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thesium equisetoides has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, erect stem and small, grass-like leaves.
Searching for Thesium equisetoides? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Thesium equisetoides: This species prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Thesium equisetoides
Thesium equisetoides can be found in Europe, including the Mediterranean region, and in parts of Asia.
Thesium equisetoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thesium equisetoides?
Thesium equisetoides
What is the common name of Thesium equisetoides?
Horsetail Thesium
What is the flowering period of Thesium equisetoides?
June to July
Species in the Thesium genus
Thesium humile, Thesium humifusum, Thesium kotschyanum, Thesium kernerianum, Thesium impressum, Thesium jeaniae, Thesium italicum, Thesium junceum, Thesium gontscharovii, Thesium gnidiaceum, Thesium fuscum, Thesium globosum, Thesium hispidulum, Thesium hispanicum, Thesium krymense, Thesium longifolium, Thesium linophyllon, Thesium leucanthum, Thesium leptostachyum, Thesium laxiflorum, Thesium libanoticum, Thesium kyrnosum, Thesium caespitans, Thesium carinatum, Thesium compressum, Thesium catalaunicum, Thesium cinereum, Thesium afghanicum, Thesium bergeri, Thesium billardierei, Thesium bertramii, Thesium atrum, Thesium bavarum, Thesium basninianum, Thesium auriculatum, Thesium brachystylum, Thesium erythronicum, Thesium ericifolium, Thesium equisetoides, Thesium ebracteatum, Thesium lopollense, Thesium frisea, Thesium fragile, Thesium dollineri, Thesium filipes, Thesium ferganense, Thesium costatum, Thesium corsalpinum, Thesium dolichomeras, Thesium divaricatum,
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2513878: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.