Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) C.A.Gardner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Austr. Occ. : 120 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671014
Common Names
- Homoplastica Eremophila
- Homoplastica Emu Bush
- Homoplastica Fuchsia
Description
Eremophila homoplastica (also called Homoplastic 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 homoplastica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eremophila homoplastica are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremophila homoplastica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a well-drained seed raising mix. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and place in a well-drained propagating mix. Keep moist and in a warm position until rooted.
Where to Find Eremophila homoplastica
Eremophila homoplastica 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 homoplastica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila homoplastica?
Eremophila homoplastica
What is the common name of Eremophila homoplastica?
Homoplastic eremophila
What type of plant is Eremophila homoplastica?
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:585166-1: 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].