Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
795074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Host

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austriac. 2: 671 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794407

Common Names

  • Great Ephedra
  • Ephedra major
  • Great Jointfir

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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ephedra major sub. procera (C.A.Mey.) Bornm.
Ephedra major var. suggarica Maire

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ephedra major is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedra major is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Prune in spring to keep the plant compact and to promote flowering.

Where to Find Ephedra major

Ephedra major is native to the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Ephedra major FAQ

What are the common names of Ephedra major?

Mormon tea, Squaw tea, Joint fir, Joint pine

What is the range of Ephedra major?

The range of Ephedra major is from the southwestern United States to northern Mexico

What are the uses of Ephedra major?

The leaves of Ephedra major 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,

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