Ephedra frustillata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frustillata
ID:
795036
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 11: 262 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794369
Common Names
- Stunted Ephedra
- Ephedra frustillata
- Stunted Jointfir
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ephedra frustillata (also called Frustillata Ephedra, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant with small, scale-like leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ephedra frustillata 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 frustillata 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 frustillata is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Ephedra frustillata
Ephedra frustillata is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Ephedra frustillata FAQ
What are the common names of Ephedra frustillata?
Mormon tea, Squaw tea, Joint fir, Joint pine
What is the range of Ephedra frustillata?
The range of Ephedra frustillata is from the southwestern United States to northern Mexico
What are the uses of Ephedra frustillata?
The leaves of Ephedra frustillata are used as a tea for medicinal purposes, and the stems are used as a flavoring for food and beverages
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-332935: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.