Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
distachya
ID:
795010

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1040 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794343

Common Names

  • Two-Spiked Ephedra
  • Ephedra distachya
  • Two-Spiked Jointfir

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Description

Ephedra distachya (also called Two-Spiked 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 distachya 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ephedra distachya sub. helvetica (C.A.Mey.) Asch. & Graebn.
Ephedra distachya sub. distachya

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra distachya 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 distachya 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 distachya

Ephedra distachya is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ephedra distachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra distachya?

Ephedra distachya

What is the common name of Ephedra distachya?

Distachya Ephedra

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra distachya?

It is found in the deserts of the Mediterranean region.

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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