Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
arachnoides
ID:
671604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinnock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 1: 257 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670936

Common Names

  • Arachnoides Eremophila
  • Eremophila Arachnoides
  • Arachnoides

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Description

Eremophila arachnoides (also called Spidery Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in arid and semi-arid areas, often in rocky sites.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila arachnoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremophila arachnoides sub. tenera Chinnock
Eremophila arachnoides sub. arachnoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pinkish-white, with 4 petals. Seed: Small, black, and round. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila arachnoides is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It can be grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by taking stem cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Eremophila arachnoides

Eremophila arachnoides can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Eremophila arachnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila arachnoides?

Eremophila arachnoides

What type of habitat does Eremophila arachnoides prefer?

Eremophila arachnoides prefers dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season for Eremophila arachnoides?

Eremophila arachnoides typically flowers in late spring to early summer.

Species in the Eremophila genus

Eremophila accrescens, Eremophila acrida, Eremophila annosocaulis, Eremophila anomala, Eremophila appressa, Eremophila arbuscula, Eremophila arenaria, Eremophila arguta, Eremophila attenuata, Eremophila aureivisca, Eremophila caespitosa, Eremophila campanulata, Eremophila canaliculata, Eremophila caperata, Eremophila ciliata, Eremophila citrina, Eremophila clavata, Eremophila coacta, Eremophila complanata, Eremophila conferta, Eremophila congesta, Eremophila conglomerata, Eremophila crenulata, Eremophila cryptothrix, Eremophila cuneata, Eremophila decussata, Eremophila demissa, Eremophila dendritica, Eremophila enata, Eremophila eversa, Eremophila fallax, Eremophila fasciata, Eremophila flabellata, Eremophila flaccida, Eremophila galeata, Eremophila glandulifera, Eremophila gracillima, Eremophila hispida, Eremophila humilis, Eremophila hygrophana, Eremophila incisa, Eremophila jucunda, Eremophila labrosa, Eremophila lanata, Eremophila lanceolata, Eremophila lucida, Eremophila magnifica, Eremophila malacoides, Eremophila micrantha, Eremophila mirabilis,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Robert James Chinnock (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chinnock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585105-1: 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].