Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Ephedrales
Genus:
Species:
torreyana
ID:
795158

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 299 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794491



Common Names

  • Ephedra torreyana
  • Torreyana Ephedra
  • Ephedra's Torreyana


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Description

Ephedra torreyana (also called Torrey's ephedra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, and is typically found in dry, sunny areas, such as desert, steppe, and mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ephedra torreyana var. torreyana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedra torreyana 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 torreyana 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 torreyana

Ephedra torreyana is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ephedra torreyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ephedra torreyana?

Ephedra torreyana

What is the common name of Ephedra torreyana?

Torrey's Joint Fir

What is the natural habitat of Ephedra torreyana?

Dry hillsides and rocky slopes in the southwestern United States

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-333051: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.