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Canutíllo

Ephedra trifurca

Least Concern

About

The American Ephedra (Ephedra trifurca) is a species in the genus Ephedra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Gnetopsida (Gnetoatae)
Order
Ephedrales (Ephedrales)
Family
Ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
Ephedra trifurca (Canutíllo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Canutíllo

Similar Species in Ephedra

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cañatilla
Ephedra antisyphilitica
Least Concern
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Cañatillo
Ephedra californica
Least Concern
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High-climbing jointfir
Ephedra altissima
Least Concern
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Chinese Ephedra
Ephedra sinica
Least Concern
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Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
Least Concern
🐾
Death Valley Mormon Tea
Ephedra funerea
Near Threatened
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Green Ephedra
Ephedra viridis
Least Concern
🐾
Gray Ephedra
Ephedra nevadensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Canutíllo?
The scientific name of Canutíllo is Ephedra trifurca. It belongs to the genus Ephedra.
What is the conservation status of Canutíllo?
Canutíllo (Ephedra trifurca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Canutíllo belong to?
Canutíllo (Ephedra trifurca) belongs to the genus Ephedra, which is part of the taxonomic family Ephedraceae.
Is Canutíllo endangered?
No, Canutíllo (Ephedra trifurca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Canutíllo belong to?
Canutíllo (Ephedra trifurca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Canutíllo?
The closest relatives of Canutíllo in the genus Ephedra include cañatilla, Cañatillo, High-climbing jointfir, Chinese Ephedra, Joint Pine.

Genus Ephedra — 16 Species

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cañatilla
Ephedra antisyphilitica
LC 🐾
Cañatillo
Ephedra californica
LC
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Canutíllo
Ephedra trifurca
LC
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High-climbing jointfir
Ephedra altissima
LC 🐾
Chinese Ephedra
Ephedra sinica
LC 🐾
Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
LC 🐾
Death Valley Mormon Tea
Ephedra funerea
NT 🐾
Green Ephedra
Ephedra viridis
LC 🐾
Gray Ephedra
Ephedra nevadensis
LC 🐾
Cutler Morning-tea
Ephedra cutleri
LC 🐾
Torrey Ephedra
Ephedra torreyana
LC 🐾
Boundary Ephedra
Ephedra aspera
LC 🐾
Cory's ephedra
Ephedra coryi
LC 🐾
Sea Grape
Ephedra distachya
NE 🐾
Arizona Joint-fir
Ephedra fasciculata
LC 🐾
Vine Ephedra
Ephedra pedunculata
LC
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