Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
platythamnos
ID:
671752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 539 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671084

Common Names

  • Eremophila platythamnos
  • Broad-leaved Eremophila
  • Broad-leaved Poverty Bush

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Description

Eremophila platythamnos (also called Broad-leaved 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 broad and linear, and the flowers are yellow in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila platythamnos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for windbreaks and as a screening plant. The plant has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremophila platythamnos sub. villosa Chinnock
Eremophila platythamnos sub. platythamnos

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremophila platythamnos is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila platythamnos can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds on the surface of a well-draining potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eremophila platythamnos

Eremophila platythamnos 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 platythamnos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila platythamnos?

Eremophila platythamnos

What type of plant is Eremophila platythamnos?

It is a shrub

Where does Eremophila platythamnos 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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585211-1: 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].