Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rugosa
ID:
507871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinnock

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Eremophila : 275 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507203

Common Names

  • Eremophila Rugosa
  • Rugose Fuchsia
  • Fuchsia Bush

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Description

Eremophila rugosa (also called 'Rugose Emu-bush', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremophila rugosa is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila rugosa is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and can tolerate drought and frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Eremophila rugosa

Eremophila rugosa can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Eremophila rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila rugosa?

Eremophila rugosa

What is the common name of Eremophila rugosa?

Rugose Eremophila

What type of soil does Eremophila rugosa prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Robert James Chinnock (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chinnock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77081341-1: 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].