Ephedra eleutherolepis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eleutherolepis
ID:
795018
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.A.Nikitin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 1966: 5 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794351
Common Names
- Free-Bracted Ephedra
- Ephedra eleutherolepis
- Free-Bracted Jointfir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ephedra eleutherolepis (also called Mexican 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 eleutherolepis 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 eleutherolepis has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings have small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ephedra eleutherolepis 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 eleutherolepis
Ephedra eleutherolepis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ephedra eleutherolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ephedra eleutherolepis?
Ephedra eleutherolepis
What is the common name of Ephedra eleutherolepis?
Eleutherolepis Ephedra
What is the natural habitat of Ephedra eleutherolepis?
It is found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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-332916: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir Alekseevich Nikitin (1906-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Nikitin' in the authors string.