Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
sumlingensis
ID:
918100

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Sharma & P.L.Uniyal

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 50: 179 (2008 publ. 2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917435

Common Names

  • Ephedra sumlingensis
  • Sumling Ephedra
  • Sumling Joint-pine

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Description

Ephedra sumlingensis (also called Sumling Ephedra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and can reach heights of up to 1 meter. It has small, needle-like leaves and small, yellowish fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Ephedra sumlingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ephedra sumlingensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedra sumlingensis is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F).

Where to Find Ephedra sumlingensis

Ephedra sumlingensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

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-462765: Based on the initial data import
Prabha Sharma (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Sharma' in the authors string.
Prem Lal Uniyal (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Uniyal' in the authors string.