Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
794948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 2: 239 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794281

Common Names

  • Efedra-alada
  • Efedra-de-jardim
  • Efedra-do-campo

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Description

Ephedra alata (also called Joint-Pine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ephedraceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.3–1 m (1–3 ft). It is found in tropical and subtropical deserts, and prefers dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ephedra alata is used as an ornamental plant, with its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ephedra alata sub. alenda (Stapf) Trab.
Ephedra alata sub. alata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra alata has small, greenish-yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedra alata is a shrub native to North and South America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for best results.

Where to Find Ephedra alata

Ephedra alata can be found in the western United States and Mexico.

Ephedra alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra alata?

Ephedra alata

What is the common name of Ephedra alata?

Winged ephedra

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra alata?

Dry, desert regions

Species in the Ephedra genus

Ephedra alata, Ephedra altissima, Ephedra americana, Ephedra antisyphilitica, Ephedra aphylla, Ephedra arenicola, Ephedra aspera, Ephedra aurantiaca, Ephedra boelckei, Ephedra botschantzevii, Ephedra breana, Ephedra brevifoliata, Ephedra californica, Ephedra chilensis, Ephedra compacta, Ephedra coryi, Ephedra cutleri, Ephedra dahurica, Ephedra distachya, Ephedra eleutherolepis, Ephedra equisetina, Ephedra fasciculata, Ephedra fedtschenkoi, Ephedra foeminea, Ephedra foliata, Ephedra fragilis, Ephedra frustillata, Ephedra funerea, Ephedra glauca, Ephedra holoptera, Ephedra intermedia, Ephedra laristanica, Ephedra likiangensis, Ephedra lomatolepis, Ephedra major, Ephedra milleri, Ephedra minuta, Ephedra monosperma, Ephedra multiflora, Ephedra nevadensis, Ephedra ochreata, Ephedra oxyphylla, Ephedra pachyclada, Ephedra pedunculata, Ephedra pentandra, Ephedra procera, Ephedra przewalskii, Ephedra pseudodistachya, Ephedra regeliana, Ephedra rhytidosperma,

Species in the Ephedraceae family

Ephedra alata, Ephedra altissima, Ephedra americana, Ephedra antisyphilitica, Ephedra aphylla, Ephedra arenicola, Ephedra aspera, Ephedra aurantiaca, Ephedra boelckei, Ephedra botschantzevii, Ephedra breana, Ephedra brevifoliata, Ephedra californica, Ephedra chilensis, Ephedra compacta, Ephedra coryi, Ephedra cutleri, Ephedra dahurica, Ephedra distachya, Ephedra eleutherolepis, Ephedra equisetina, Ephedra fasciculata, Ephedra fedtschenkoi, Ephedra foeminea, Ephedra foliata, Ephedra fragilis, Ephedra frustillata, Ephedra funerea, Ephedra glauca, Ephedra holoptera, Ephedra intermedia, Ephedra laristanica, Ephedra likiangensis, Ephedra lomatolepis, Ephedra major, Ephedra milleri, Ephedra minuta, Ephedra monosperma, Ephedra multiflora, Ephedra nevadensis, Ephedra ochreata, Ephedra oxyphylla, Ephedra pachyclada, Ephedra pedunculata, Ephedra pentandra, Ephedra procera, Ephedra przewalskii, Ephedra pseudodistachya, Ephedra regeliana, Ephedra rhytidosperma,

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