Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
biserrata
ID:
671614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinnock

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 1: 252 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670946

Common Names

  • Biserrate Eremophila
  • Biserrata Eremophila
  • Biserrate Eremophila

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Description

Eremophila biserrata (also called Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides. Its leaves are grey-green and its flowers are yellow and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila biserrata 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 biserrata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila biserrata 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 biserrata

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

Eremophila biserrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila biserrata?

Eremophila biserrata

What is the common name of Eremophila biserrata?

Two-toothed eremophila

What type of plant is Eremophila biserrata?

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,

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:585113-1: 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].