Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ephedra
ID:
463079

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vent.) Brongn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Fam. Rhamn. : 58 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462411



Common Names

  • Ephedra Retanilla
  • Ephedra Retanilla
  • Ephedra Retanilla


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Synonyms

  • Rhamnus retanilla Domb. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Colletia ephedra Vent. [unknown]
  • Colletia obcordata Vent. [unknown]
  • Retanilla crassa Phil. [unknown]
  • Retanilla moelleri Phil. [unknown]
  • Retanilla ephedra ephedra [unknown]
  • Retanilla ephedra crassa Reiche [unknown]
  • Retanilla obcordata Brongn. [unknown]

Description

Retanilla ephedra (also called Ephedra Retanilla, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and pastures. It has yellow flowers with five petals and deeply divided leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Retanilla ephedra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Retanilla ephedra has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black in color. Its seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Retanilla ephedra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Retanilla ephedra

Retanilla ephedra can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain and Portugal to Morocco and Tunisia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on sandy soils.

Retanilla ephedra FAQ

What type of plant is Retanilla ephedra?

Retanilla ephedra is an annual flowering plant.

What is the scientific name of Retanilla ephedra?

The scientific name of Retanilla ephedra is Retanilla ephedra.

Where does Retanilla ephedra grow?

Retanilla ephedra grows in areas with warm climates, such as the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2525708: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Étienne Pierre Ventenat (1757-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vent.' in the authors string.