Equisetum myriochaetum
Equisetum myriochaetum Schltdl. & Cham.
Equisetum myriochaetum, known as Mexican giant horsetail, is a species of horsetail native to several countries in Central and South America, including Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. It is the tallest horsetail species, with a typical height of 4.6 metres and the largest recorded specimen reaching 7.3 metres. It is semi-aquatic and commonly found on riverbanks.
Description
Equisetum myriochaetum is a member of the Equisetaceae family and is characterized by its tall, robust growth. It is distributed across regions such as Antioquia, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Tolima, and Valle in Colombia, as well as in Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, and Venezuela. This species is distinguished by the presence of up to 32 branchlets at each node. It thrives in semi-aquatic environments, often growing along riverbanks. First described in 1830 by Schltdl. & Cham., it is the tallest species in the Equisetum genus.
Distribution
No especificado · Antioquia, Chocó, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Valle · Colombia · Costa Rica · Ecuador · El Salvador · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Mexico Southeast · Mexico Southwest · Nicaragua · Peru · Venezuela
Synonyms
Equisetum mexicanumHippochaete myriochaetaEquisetum elongatum var. muelleriEquisetum myriochaetum var. densumEquisetum myriochaetum var. laxumEquisetum ramosissimum f. muelleriEquisetum ramosissimum f. spruceiEquisetum ramosissimum var. spruceiEquisetum ramosissimum var. muelleriEquisetum mexicanum
