Eremophila rotundifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolia
ID:
671766
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 1: 207 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671098
Common Names
- Round-leaf Eremophila
- Round-leaved Eremophila
- Round-leaved Poverty Bush
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Eremophila rotundifolia (also called Round-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 round in shape, and the flowers are yellow in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Eremophila rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eremophila rotundifolia are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Eremophila rotundifolia 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 rotundifolia
Eremophila rotundifolia can be found in Australia.
Eremophila rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremophila rotundifolia?
Eremophila rotundifolia
What type of plant is Eremophila rotundifolia?
It is a shrub
Where does Eremophila rotundifolia 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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585224-1: 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].