Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
simulans
ID:
507876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinnock

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Eremophila : 367 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507208

Common Names

  • Eremophila Simulans
  • Simulans Fuchsia
  • Fuchsia Bush

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Description

Eremophila simulans (also called False Emu-bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to arid regions of Australia. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila simulans is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremophila simulans sub. lapidensis Chinnock
Eremophila simulans sub. megacalyx Chinnock
Eremophila simulans sub. simulans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eremophila simulans are white and tubular in shape, with a yellowish center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a small, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila simulans 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 simulans

Eremophila simulans is native to Western Australia.

Eremophila simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila simulans?

Eremophila simulans

What is the common name of Eremophila simulans?

Simulating Eremophila

What type of soil does Eremophila simulans 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:77081483-1: 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].