Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
regeliana
ID:
795133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Florin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 12(1): 17 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794466

Common Names

  • Ephedra regeliana
  • Regeliana Ephedra
  • Ephedra's Regeliana

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Description

Ephedra regeliana (also called Regel's 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 regeliana is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as a stimulant and for weight loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra regeliana has small, greenish-yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedra regeliana 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 regeliana

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

Ephedra regeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra regeliana?

Ephedra regeliana

What is the common name of Ephedra regeliana?

Regel's Joint-Pine

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra regeliana?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes

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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