Ephedra multiflora
Ephedra multiflora, commonly known as the many-flowered ephedra, is a resilient shrub native to arid regions. Renowned for its medicinal properties, it contains alkaloids like ephedrine, historically used to treat respiratory issues and boost energy. This hardy plant remains a significant subject in ethnobotany and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ephedra multiflora
- Family: Ephedraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Gnetidae and the order Ephedrales. Finally, Ephedra multiflora is a member of the family Ephedraceae and is placed within the genus Ephedra.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Gnetidae | WCVP |
| Order | Ephedrales | WCVP |
| Family | Ephedraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ephedra | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Ephedra multiflora, is recognized by several regional names depending on the linguistic context. In Spanish, it is commonly referred to as Pingo Pingo.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Pingo Pingo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and limited range within the Southern South America region. Its presence is notably documented across the northern territories of Chile. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the northwest regions of Argentina. It also inhabits the southern parts of the Argentine landscape. Together, these locations define the core geographical distribution of Ephedra multiflora.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern South America | Argentina South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northwest | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile North | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ephedra multiflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ephedra multiflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ephedra multiflora has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pain.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |