Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
rituensis
ID:
795137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Yang, D.Z.Fu & G.H.Zhu

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 153 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794470

Common Names

  • Ephedra rituensis
  • Rituensis Ephedra
  • Ephedra's Rituensis

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra rituensis 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 rituensis 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 rituensis

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

Ephedra rituensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra rituensis?

Ephedra rituensis

What is the common name of Ephedra rituensis?

Ritu Joint-Pine

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra rituensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-333030: Based on the initial data import
Guang Hua Zhu (1964-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Zhu' in the authors string.
De Zhi Fu (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Fu' in the authors string.
Yong Yang (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Yang' in the authors string.