Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
pachyclada
ID:
795112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 5: 713 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794445

Common Names

  • Ephedra-pachiclada
  • Ephedra-pachiclada-verdadeira
  • Ephedra-pachiclada-branca

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Description

Ephedra pachyclada (also called Pachyclada 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 pachyclada 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 pachyclada sub. sinaica (Riedl) Freitag & Maier-St.
Ephedra pachyclada sub. pachyclada

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ephedra pachyclada 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 pachyclada 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 pachyclada

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

Ephedra pachyclada FAQ

What are the common names of Ephedra pachyclada?

Mormon tea, Squaw tea, Joint fir, Joint pine

What is the range of Ephedra pachyclada?

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

What are the uses of Ephedra pachyclada?

The leaves of Ephedra pachyclada 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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