Ephedra gerardiana Ma Huang (Ephedraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ephedra gerardiana
Ma Huang
Evergreen shrub
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The Ephedra gerardiana plant species is found in E. Asia - S.W. China to the Himalayas. It is a member of the Ephedraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ma Huang. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. vulgaris. Rich.

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Latin Name:  Ephedra gerardiana
Common Name:  Ma Huang
Family:  Ephedraceae
Author:  Wallich.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Stony slopes and gravel terraces in drier areas of the Himalayas at 2400 - 5000 metres from Afghanistan to Bhutan[51].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a greenhouse[200]. It can also be sown in spring in a greenhouse in a sandy compost[K]. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots as soon as they are large enough to handle and grow them on for at least their first winter in a greenhouse. Plant out in the spring or early summer after the last expected frosts and give some protection in their first winter[K]. Division in spring or autumn[238]. Layering.

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