Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 14 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671059
Common Names
- Microtheca Eremophila
- Microtheca-leaved Eremophila
- Microtheca Eremophila
Description
Eremophila microtheca (also called Small-leaved Eremophila, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2m 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 yellow and tubular in shape.
Uses & Benefits
Eremophila microtheca 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 flower of Eremophila microtheca is a bright yellow, tubular shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremophila microtheca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Eremophila microtheca
Eremophila microtheca is native to Australia and can be found in the states of South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.
Eremophila microtheca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila microtheca?
Eremophila microtheca
What are the common names of Eremophila microtheca?
Small-leaved Emu Bush, Small-leaved Poverty Bush
What is the natural habitat of Eremophila microtheca?
Dry, rocky hillsides and plains in Western 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585194-1: 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].