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Image of Ephedra gracilis
Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
Altitude: 1600 m. 02 01, 2008
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| Species: | Ephedra gracilis Phil. ex Stapf | |
| Family: | Ephedraceae |  |
| Order: | Gnetales | |
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| English Name: | Sea Grape | |
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| Record: | 0712 |
| About 5 Ephedra in Chile and 3 in our data base. | |
| About 5 Ephedraceae in Chile and 3 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 2 m. Good ornamental value (A) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Ephedra gracilis Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Shrub
Height: 2 m.
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Image of Ephedra gracilis Region Metropolitana, Embalse Yeso, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Ephedra gracilis IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
Useful properties: Medicinal
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Image of Ephedra gracilis IV Region, Camino Chungungo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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More photos (4) of Ephedra gracilis Phil. ex Stapf available here |
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More species from the same Ephedraceae family in our data base: Ephedra chilensis (Pingo-pingo / Transmontana / Solupe) Ephedra gracilis |