Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 125 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670975
Common Names
- Denticulata Eremophila
- Denticulata Fuchsia Bush
- Denticulata Emu Bush
Description
Eremophila denticulata (also called Toothed 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 denticulata 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 denticulata sub. trisulcata Chinnock
Eremophila denticulata sub. denticulata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremophila denticulata has yellow flowers with a red centre and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and brown and the seedlings have hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremophila denticulata 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 denticulata
Eremophila denticulata can be found in Western Australia.
Eremophila denticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila denticulata?
Eremophila denticulata
What is the common name of Eremophila denticulata?
Toothed Emu Bush
What type of plant is Eremophila denticulata?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585136-1: 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].