Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
in Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasm. iii. (1859) 294.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670945
Common Names
- Big-flowered Eremophila
- Bignoniflora Eremophila
- Big-flowered Eremophila
Description
Eremophila bignoniflora (also called Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and bell-shaped, bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eremophila bignoniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and windbreaks. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremophila bignoniflora is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremophila bignoniflora 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 bignoniflora
Eremophila bignoniflora can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.
Eremophila bignoniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila bignoniflora?
Eremophila bignoniflora
What is the common name of Eremophila bignoniflora?
Bignonia-flowered eremophila
What type of plant is Eremophila bignoniflora?
Shrub
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,