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Cao Ma Huang (Chinese Ephedra)

Ephedra sinica

Least Concern

About

The Chinese Ephedra (Ephedra sinica) 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 (植物)
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Gnetopsida (买麻藤纲)
Order
Ephedrales (麻黄目)
Family
Ephedraceae
Genus
Ephedra
Species
Ephedra sinica (Cao Ma Huang)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese Cao Ma Huang

Similar Species in Ephedra

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Shuang Sui Ma Huang
Ephedra distachya
Not Evaluated
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Arizona Joint-fir
Ephedra fasciculata
Least Concern
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California Ephedra
Ephedra californica
Least Concern
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Clipweed
Ephedra antisyphilitica
Least Concern
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Vine Ephedra
Ephedra pedunculata
Least Concern
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High-climbing jointfir
Ephedra altissima
Least Concern
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Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
Least Concern
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American Ephedra
Ephedra trifurca
Least Concern
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植物
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买麻藤纲
Class
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麻黄目
Order
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Ephedraceae
Family
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Ephedra
Genus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cao Ma Huang?
The scientific name of Cao Ma Huang is Ephedra sinica. It belongs to the genus Ephedra.
What is the conservation status of Cao Ma Huang?
Cao Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Cao Ma Huang belong to?
Cao Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) belongs to the genus Ephedra, which is part of the taxonomic family Ephedraceae.
Is Cao Ma Huang endangered?
No, Cao Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Cao Ma Huang belong to?
Cao Ma Huang (Ephedra sinica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Cao Ma Huang?
The closest relatives of Cao Ma Huang in the genus Ephedra include Shuang Sui Ma Huang, California Ephedra, Clipweed, Vine Ephedra, High-climbing jointfir.

Genus Ephedra — 16 Species

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Cao Ma Huang
Ephedra sinica
LC
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Shuang Sui Ma Huang
Ephedra distachya
NE 🐾
California Ephedra
Ephedra californica
LC 🐾
Clipweed
Ephedra antisyphilitica
LC 🐾
Vine Ephedra
Ephedra pedunculata
LC 🐾
High-climbing jointfir
Ephedra altissima
LC 🐾
Joint Pine
Ephedra fragilis
LC 🐾
American Ephedra
Ephedra trifurca
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Death Valley Mormon Tea
Ephedra funerea
NT 🐾
Arizona Joint-fir
Ephedra fasciculata
LC
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