Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
chilensis
ID:
794995

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. , ser. 5, 3: 539 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794328

Common Names

  • Chilean Ephedra
  • Ephedra chilensis
  • Chilean Jointfir

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Description

Ephedra chilensis (also called Chilean 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 chilensis is used as a stimulant, diuretic, and to treat asthma, bronchitis, and hay fever. It is also used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra chilensis has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedra chilensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ephedra chilensis

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

Ephedra chilensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra chilensis?

Ephedra chilensis

What type of plant is Ephedra chilensis?

Ephedra chilensis is a shrub

Where is Ephedra chilensis native to?

Ephedra chilensis is native to South 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,

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