Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obovata
ID:
671735

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.S.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 67: 33 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671067

Common Names

  • Ovate Eremophila
  • Obovata Eremophila
  • Ovate Eremophila

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Description

Eremophila obovata (also called Obovate Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. The leaves are obovate in shape, and the flowers are yellow in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila obovata is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremophila obovata sub. glabriuscula (L.S.Sm.) Chinnock
Eremophila obovata sub. obovata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremophila obovata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila obovata 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 obovata

Eremophila obovata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales.

Eremophila obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila obovata?

Eremophila obovata

What type of plant is Eremophila obovata?

It is a shrub

Where does Eremophila obovata grow?

It 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

Lindsay Stuart Smith (1917-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.S.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585200-1: 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].