Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
antisyphilitica
ID:
794971

Status:
valid

Authors:
Berland. ex C.A.Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Ephedra : 101 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794304

Common Names

  • Ephedra-anti-sifilítica
  • Ephedra-anti-sifilítica-verdadeira
  • Ephedra-anti-sifilítica-branca

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Description

Ephedra antisyphilitica (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 antisyphilitica 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra antisyphilitica 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 antisyphilitica 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 antisyphilitica

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

Ephedra antisyphilitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra antisyphilitica?

Ephedra antisyphilitica

What is the common name of Ephedra antisyphilitica?

Antisyphilitic ephedra

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra antisyphilitica?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-332871: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Jean-Louis Berlandier (1803-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berland.' in the authors string.