Ephedra aspera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
794982
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm. ex S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 18: 157 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794315
Common Names
- Rough Ephedra
- Asper Ephedra
- Ephedra aspera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ephedra aspera (also called Rough Joint-Fir, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ephedraceae family. It is native to North and South America. It is a shrub with small, scale-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers. It grows in dry, desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ephedra aspera 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
The flower of Ephedra aspera is small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ephedra aspera 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 aspera
Ephedra aspera can be found in the western United States and Mexico.
Ephedra aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ephedra aspera?
Ephedra aspera
What type of plant is Ephedra aspera?
Ephedra aspera is a shrub
Where is Ephedra aspera native to?
Ephedra aspera 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-332881: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.