GymnospermStable
Somlata
Ephedra gerardiana
Family
Ephedraceae
Distribution
High altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh
About This Plant
Medicinal shrub used in respiratory treatments.
đŋBotanical Information
Common Name
Somlata
Botanical Name
Ephedra gerardiana
Family
Ephedraceae
Plant Group
Gymnosperm
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Medicinal Importance
Medicinal Value
Source of ephedrine used in respiratory treatments.
Traditional Uses
Traditional remedy for asthma and respiratory conditions.
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Ecological Importance
Ecological Value
Important alpine shrub supporting high-altitude ecosystems.
Conservation Importance
Valuable medicinal species in alpine regions.
âšī¸Additional Information
Habitat
Alpine and semi-arid zones
Distribution in Himachal Pradesh
High altitude regions of Himachal Pradesh
Conservation Status
Stable
Plant Classification
GymnospermEphedraceae