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].

General Uses: The wood is very close grained[158]. Too small for commercial exploitation, though it is used locally for fuel[146]. A good ground cover plant for dry soils[188]. Plants should be spaced about 60cm apart each way[208].

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