Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aemula
ID:
1549860

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Ferreira & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 36(e2021abb0030): 2 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000030052


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Description

Eremitis aemula (also called Aemula eremitis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myoporaceae, native to Australia. It is a shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with small, grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in arid regions, often in sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitis aemula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremitis aemula has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremitis aemula is a slow-growing, terrestrial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Eremitis aemula

Eremitis aemula is native to South America and can be found in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

Eremitis aemula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremitis aemula?

Eremitis aemula

What is the family of Eremitis aemula?

Scrophulariaceae

Where is Eremitis aemula found?

Mexico

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77299538-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].