Ephedra arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
794979
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Cutler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 26: 393 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794312
Common Names
- Ephedra-arenicola
- Ephedra-arenicola-verdadeira
- Ephedra-arenicola-branca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ephedra arenicola (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 arenicola is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ephedra arenicola has small, greenish-yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ephedra arenicola 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 arenicola
Ephedra arenicola can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Ephedra arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ephedra arenicola?
Ephedra arenicola
What type of plant is Ephedra arenicola?
Ephedra arenicola is a shrub
Where is Ephedra arenicola native to?
Ephedra arenicola is native to North America
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-332879: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Carson Cutler (1912-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Cutler' in the authors string.