Ephedra dawuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawuensis
ID:
809206
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Yang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Acad. Sin. 46: 363 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808540
Common Names
- Ephedra Dawuensis
- Dawuensis Plant
- Dawuensis Ephedra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ephedra dawuensis (also called Dawu Ephedra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has long, thin, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ephedra dawuensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties and is used to treat coughs, colds, and other respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ephedra dawuensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ephedra dawuensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Ephedra dawuensis
Ephedra dawuensis can be found in the Sichuan province of China.
Ephedra dawuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ephedra dawuensis?
Ephedra dawuensis
What is the common name of Ephedra dawuensis?
Dawu Ephedra
Where is Ephedra dawuensis found?
China
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-346778: Based on the initial data import
Yong Yang (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Yang' in the authors string.