Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
densifolia
ID:
671642

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 160 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670974

Common Names

  • Densifolia Eremophila
  • Densifolia Fuchsia Bush
  • Densifolia Emu Bush

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Description

Eremophila densifolia (also called Dense-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 densifolia 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremophila densifolia sub. capitata Chinnock
Eremophila densifolia sub. pubiflora Chinnock
Eremophila densifolia sub. erecta A.P.Br. & Buirchell
Eremophila densifolia sub. densifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremophila densifolia has yellow flowers with a red centre and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings have hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila densifolia 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 densifolia

Eremophila densifolia can be found in Western Australia.

Eremophila densifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila densifolia?

Eremophila densifolia

What is the common name of Eremophila densifolia?

Dense-leaved Emu Bush

What type of plant is Eremophila densifolia?

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585135-1: 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].