Equisetum ramosissimum var. huegelii
Equisetum ramosissimum var. huegelii, commonly known as Horsetail, is a resilient perennial fern valued in traditional medicine. Rich in silica, it is widely utilized to support bone health, strengthen connective tissues, and promote skin vitality. This botanical powerhouse offers unique therapeutic properties through its mineral-dense, multifaceted medicinal applications.
- Scientific name: Equisetum ramosissimum var. huegelii
- Family: Equisetaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Equisetum ramosissimum var. huegelii, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Equisetidae, it is classified under the order Equisetales and the family Equisetaceae. Ultimately, it is placed within the genus Equisetum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Equisetidae | WCVP |
| Order | Equisetales | WCVP |
| Family | Equisetaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Equisetum | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Equisetum ramosissimum var. huegelii, is known by several common names depending on the region and language, including 笔管草 (zh), 笔管草 (zh-CN), and 筆管草 (zh-TW).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 笔管草 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 笔管草 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 筆管草 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across various regions of China. It can be found growing in the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Hainan and the North-Central territories. The species is also documented throughout the Southeast region of China. Finally, its range reaches into the high-altitude areas of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
Activities
Equisetum ramosissimum var. huegelii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticholinergic, Antihistaminic.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticholinergic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihistaminic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |