Ephedra distachya
About
Ephedra distachya is a shrub in the family Ephedraceae that stands about 25 cm to 50 cm high. The shrub grows in many parts of the world, including southern and central Europe and western and central Asia. Its local names include somlatha. Ephedra distachya lives on grey dunes which are fixed and stable sand dunes that are covered in continuous vegetation.
- Family
- Ephedraceae
How to use it
Ephedra distachya can be used in ecological restoration projects, particularly in stabilizing sandy soils. Its ability to thrive on grey dunes makes it a valuable plant for preventing erosion and promoting biodiversity in its native habitats.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
If you're considering planting somlatha, make sure to choose a location with stable, sandy soil. This shrub thrives in grey dunes, so replicating that environment will help it grow strong and healthy.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Ephedra distachya
- Slug
- ephedra-distachya
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Ephedraceae
- Genus
- Ephedra
- Species
- distachya
- Wikidata QID
- Q162784
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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