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Equisetum bogotense Kunth

(Equisetaceae)
Collection: Córdoba, M. P. et al. - 1134

Collection object

Herbarium stamp 45750
Preparations Fotografía - 1: JBB47738; Excicado - 1
Determiner Córdoba, M. P.
Determination date 2022-02-23

Collecting event

Country Colombia
State/Province Bogotá, D.C.
County Bogotá
Locality RDH TORGUA
Coordinates (verbatim) 4° 37' 39.8" N - 74° 9' 36.3" W
Latitud decimal 4.6277222
Longitud decimal -74.1600833
Elevation (in meters) 2600.0000000000
Collection date 2022-04-21

Taxonomy

Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Polypodiopsida
Order Equisetales
Family Equisetaceae
Genus Equisetum
Species bogotense
Species author Kunth
Scientific name Equisetum bogotense Kunth

Biological attributes

Phenology Floración
Vernacular names Label: Amargoso.
According to plataforma de nombres comunes de las plantas de Bogotá, is known as: Cola de Caballo.
Plant description Hierba de 73 cm presencia de estróbilos.

Cite as

Herbario JBB en línea - Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis. 2026-03-21
Photo 45750 Ocurrence

Modified: 2025-09-29 10:37:05

GUID: 7f2a8bbe-6aec-417d-8fa1-c6ec082ded9e




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