Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
forrestii
ID:
671660

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 7: 49 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670992

Common Names

  • Forrest's Eremophila
  • Forrest's Emu Bush
  • Forrest's Fuchsia

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Description

Eremophila forrestii (also called Forrest's Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and bell-shaped, bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is found in a variety of habitats, from deserts to woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and windbreaks. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive problems, and respiratory issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremophila forrestii sub. hastieana (W.Fitzg.) Chinnock
Eremophila forrestii sub. capensis Chinnock
Eremophila forrestii sub. viridis Chinnock
Eremophila forrestii sub. forrestii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremophila forrestii 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 forrestii is a small shrub which can be grown from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Eremophila forrestii

Eremophila forrestii is native to Western Australia. It is found in the south-western parts of the state, particularly in the Avon Wheatbelt and the Esperance Plains.

Eremophila forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila forrestii?

Eremophila forrestii

What is the common name of Eremophila forrestii?

Forrest's Emu Bush

What type of plant is Eremophila forrestii?

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:585150-1: 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].