Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
deserti
ID:
676558

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Pritz. ex Diels & E.Pritz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35(2-3): 320. 1904 [6 Dec 1904]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675890



Common Names

  • Desert Eriostemon
  • Desert False Foxglove
  • Desert Wild Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Eriostemon intermedius Ewart [unknown]

Description

Eriostemon deserti (also called Desert Eriostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriostemon deserti is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriostemon deserti is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriostemon deserti can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and can tolerate dry periods once established. It is frost hardy.

Where to Find Eriostemon deserti

Eriostemon deserti can be found in dry areas of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Eriostemon deserti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriostemon deserti?

Eriostemon deserti

What type of plant is Eriostemon deserti?

Perennial herb

What is the common name of Eriostemon deserti?

Desert eriostemon

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797301: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.