Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ionantha
ID:
671688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 542 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671020

Common Names

  • Ionantha Eremophila
  • Ionantha Emu Bush
  • Ionantha Fuchsia

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Description

Eremophila ionantha (also called Purple Eremophila, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to the arid regions of Australia and is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides. The leaves are grey-green and the flowers are purple and tubular in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila ionantha is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that is often used as a low-maintenance hedge or screen. It can also be used as a feature plant in a garden bed or as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eremophila ionantha are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila ionantha 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 ionantha

Eremophila ionantha 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 ionantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila ionantha?

Eremophila ionantha

What is the common name of Eremophila ionantha?

Ionantha eremophila

What is the natural habitat of Eremophila ionantha?

Eremophila ionantha is native to 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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585172-1: 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].