Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ephedroides
ID:
251125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 245 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250457

Common Names

  • Neosparton Ephedroides
  • Ephedroides Rose
  • Ephedroides's Rose

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Description

Neosparton ephedroides (also called 'Ephedroides Neosparton', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Neosparton ephedroides is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neosparton ephedroides has small, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a few leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neosparton ephedroides is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 4 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Neosparton ephedroides

Neosparton ephedroides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Neosparton ephedroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neosparton ephedroides?

Neosparton ephedroides

What is the family of Neosparton ephedroides?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Neosparton ephedroides?

Montane forests of Cameroon

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863919-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].