Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
equisetina
ID:
795020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Russl. : 324 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794353

Common Names

  • Horsetail Ephedra
  • Ephedra equisetina
  • Horsetail Jointfir

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Description

Ephedra equisetina (also called Horsetail 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 equisetina is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra equisetina 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 equisetina is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow in most climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Ephedra equisetina

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

Ephedra equisetina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra equisetina?

Ephedra equisetina

What is the common name of Ephedra equisetina?

Equisetina Ephedra

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra equisetina?

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,

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