Equisetum arvense
Family Equisetaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds; National Environmental Alert List] |
| Common names | Common Horsetail, Field Horsetail |
| Synonyms | Equisetum arvense f. arvense; Equisetum arvense subsp. boreale Á. Löve; Equisetum arvense var. arvense; Equisetum boreale Bong.; Equisetum calderi B. Boivin; Equisetum saxicola Suksd. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.8 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | Europe, 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 introduction | 1920 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 26 | 6 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 26 | 12 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 26 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 8 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 26 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 36 | 4 |
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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