Ephedra somalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somalensis
ID:
795149
Status:
valid
Authors:
Freitag & Maier-St.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 417 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794482
Common Names
- Ephedra somalensis
- Somalensis Ephedra
- Ephedra's Somalensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ephedra somalensis (also called Somali ephedra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Somalia, Ethiopia, and Sudan, and is typically found in dry, sunny areas, such as desert, steppe, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ephedra somalensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as a stimulant and for weight loss.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ephedra somalensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ephedra somalensis 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 somalensis
Ephedra somalensis is native to eastern Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ephedra somalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ephedra somalensis?
Ephedra somalensis
What is the common name of Ephedra somalensis?
Somali Joint Fir
What is the natural habitat of Ephedra somalensis?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes in Somalia
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-333042: Based on the initial data import
Helmut E. Freitag (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freitag' in the authors string.
Maria Maier-Stolte (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maier-St.' in the authors string.