Details of Genus: Ephedra Tourn. ex L. (1753)
ID: 1519
Genus ja: マオウ
Genus en:
# spp.: 73 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Ephedraceae
Family ja: マオウ
Infra familial classification:
Citation:| Data source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 17 Feb 2026 | Scientific name & others | Show this Data source | |
| 邑田・米倉 (2013) 維管束植物分類表 | Japanese common name | Show this Data source |
Distribution en: Europe, Macaronesia to Himalaya and Russian Far East, W. Central U.S.A. to Mexico, Ecuador to S. South
Description en: Genus of about 40 species of usually dioecious, evergreen shrubs, occasionally climbers, occurring in dry, rocky sites from the Mediterranean to China, and in North and South America. They have green shoots and tiny, scale-like leaves, and are valued for their spherical fruits, which, on female plants, follow the tiny flowers. Grow as ground cover in a shrub border or rock garden. In frost-prone areas, grow tender species in a cold greenhouse or alpine house.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy to frost tender.
Cultivation en:
Propagation en: Sow seed of hardy species in containers in an open frame in autumn; sow seed of tender species at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Divide in autumn or spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
Description ja:
Comment:
Comment ja: マオウ
Type species:
Phylogenetic definition:
Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57 by hkokubun@mac.com
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Accepted | Ephedraceae | マオウ科 | 73 | Show | |
| PB2 | Ephedraceae | マオウ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Ephedraceae | マオウ科 | Show |