Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
795139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 253 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794472



Common Names

  • Ephedra rupestris
  • Rupestris Ephedra
  • Ephedra's Rupestris


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Description

Ephedra rupestris (also called Rock ephedra, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the deserts of North America. It typically grows in dry, desert habitats, and is characterized by its small, green stems.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra rupestris 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 rupestris 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 rupestris

Ephedra rupestris is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ephedra rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra rupestris?

Ephedra rupestris

What is the common name of Ephedra rupestris?

Rocky Joint-Pine

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra rupestris?

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-333032: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.