Ephedra boelckei
Mormon Tea
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Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Description
Ephedra boelckei is a species of Ephedra that is native to Argentina. It was originally described by Fidel Antonio Roig in 1984. It has been placed in section Alatae.
Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Blooming
Plants are dioecious (that means the male cones are borne on separate plants as the female cones are). Blooms very small flowers followedy by spherical fruits.
Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Growth
Grows best with full sun exposure. Ephedra works well as groundcover in a shrub border or rock garden. In areas where Ephedra is not growing hardy, raise plants in a cold greenhouse.
Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Planting
Depending on the hardiness of the species, sow seeds in fall or spring. Sow tender seeds in spring, and hardy seeds in containers in an open frame in fall. Conduct division also in fall or spring. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Pest
The only real issue for Ephedra is rust.
Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Interesting facts
E. sinica is a popular herb in China, because of the chemical called ephedra it contains. Ephedra acts as a stimulant and has been known to treat some health problems, such as asthma, hay fever, and the common cold. Ephedra is usually referred to as "Mormon Tea", because the Mormons in North America brewed tea from a non-alkaloid producing species of Ephedra.
Mormon Tea (Ephedra boelckei) - Soil and irrigation
Grows best in soil with poor to medium fertility and excellent drainage.
