Status:
valid
Authors:
Chinnock
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Eremophila : 224 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507126
Common Names
- Eremophila caperata
- Caperata Eremophila
- Caperata Fuchsia-bush
Description
Eremophila caperata (also called Caper Emu-bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has grey-green foliage and white to mauve flowers which appear in spring and summer. It grows in sandy soils in open woodlands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eremophila caperata has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory illnesses. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremophila caperata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremophila caperata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to around 1.5m high and 1.5m wide. It has a dense, rounded habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer, or from seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and lightly covered. Germination usually takes around two weeks.
Where to Find Eremophila caperata
Eremophila caperata can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of Australia.
Eremophila caperata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila caperata?
Eremophila caperata
What type of plant is Eremophila caperata?
Eremophila caperata is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Eremophila caperata?
Eremophila caperata is native to Australia and is found in arid regions
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77081328-1: 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].