Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caerulea
ID:
671621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 542 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670953

Common Names

  • Blue Eremophila
  • Blue Fuchsia Bush
  • Blue Emu Bush

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Description

Eremophila caerulea (also called Blue 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 blue and tubular.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source for livestock, and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremophila caerulea 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 caerulea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny position and watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Eremophila caerulea

Eremophila caerulea can be found in Western Australia.

Eremophila caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila caerulea?

Eremophila caerulea

What is the common name of Eremophila caerulea?

Blue eremophila

What type of plant is Eremophila caerulea?

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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585118-1: 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].