Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
sinica
ID:
795148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 133 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794481

Common Names

  • Ephedra sinica
  • Sinica Ephedra
  • Ephedra's Sinica

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Description

Ephedra sinica (also called Chinese ephedra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to China, Mongolia, and Russia, and is typically found in dry, sunny areas, such as desert, steppe, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Ephedra sinica is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as a stimulant and for weight loss.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra sinica has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedra sinica 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 sinica

Ephedra sinica is native to eastern Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ephedra sinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra sinica?

Ephedra sinica

What is the common name of Ephedra sinica?

Chinese Joint-Pine

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra sinica?

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-333041: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.