Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cuneifolia
ID:
671634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 54: 93 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670966

Common Names

  • Cuneifolia Eremophila
  • Cuneifolia Fuchsia Bush
  • Cuneifolia Emu Bush

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Description

Eremophila cuneifolia (also called Wedge-leaved 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 cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with wedge-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia

Eremophila cuneifolia can be found in Western Australia.

Eremophila cuneifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila cuneifolia?

Eremophila cuneifolia

What is the common name of Eremophila cuneifolia?

Wedge-leaved Emu Bush

What is the natural habitat of Eremophila cuneifolia?

It is found in arid areas of Western Australia

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

Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585130-1: 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].