Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 4: 903 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794490
Common Names
- Ephedra tilhoana
- Tilhoana Ephedra
- Ephedra's Tilhoana
Description
Ephedra tilhoana (also called Tilho's ephedra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central Asia, and is typically found in dry, sunny areas, such as desert, steppe, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ephedra tilhoana is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as a stimulant and for weight loss.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ephedra tilhoana has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ephedra tilhoana 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 tilhoana
Ephedra tilhoana is native to eastern Asia and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ephedra tilhoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ephedra tilhoana?
Ephedra tilhoana
What is the common name of Ephedra tilhoana?
Tilhoana Joint Fir
What is the natural habitat of Ephedra tilhoana?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes in Central Asia
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,