Equisetum arvense

Family Equisetaceae

Species Profile

Species classification Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; National Environmental Alert List]
Common namesCommon Horsetail, Field Horsetail
SynonymsEquisetum arvense f. arvense; Equisetum arvense subsp. boreale Á. Löve; Equisetum arvense var. arvense; Equisetum boreale Bong.; Equisetum calderi B. Boivin; Equisetum saxicola Suksd.
LongevityPerennial
Growth formHerb
Seed dispersal morphologyInformation unavailable
Maximum height (m)0.8
Capable of vegetative reproductionYes
Native rangeEurope, North America, Asia, Africa
Exotic range (Australia)NSW
Exotic range (other)Pacific Ocean Islands, Indian Ocean Islands, South America
Habitat types (exotic)Riparian systems, Wetlands, Woodlands, Pastures, Agricultural land, Roadsides
Soil type (exotic)Most soil types, Infertile
Decade of introduction1920

Rating [?]

Climate scenario Australia ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA
Current climate 266280612122612
RCP 8.5 2050 26818021212368
RCP 8.5 2070 26101802812364

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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Current suitable habitat

2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)

Recorded occurrences
(Australia)

Recorded occurrences
(global)

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