Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
spathulata
ID:
671775

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Fitzg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
J. Western Australia Nat. Hist. Soc. 1: 28 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671107

Common Names

  • Spatula-leaf Eremophila
  • Spatula-leaved Eremophila
  • Spatula-leaved Poverty Bush

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Description

Eremophila spathulata (also called Spatulate Emu Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in open woodland and scrubland. It has grey-green foliage and produces yellow flowers from late winter to early summer.

Uses & Benefits

Eremophila spathulata is a hardy, drought-tolerant shrub that can be used as a low-maintenance hedge or screen. It has attractive foliage and produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremophila spathulata has yellow flowers with red spots, small, black seeds and small, green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremophila spathulata can be propagated by seed or division. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20F (-29C).

Where to Find Eremophila spathulata

Eremophila spathulata can be found in Australia.

Eremophila spathulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremophila spathulata?

Eremophila spathulata

What are the common names of Eremophila spathulata?

Spoon-leaved Emu Bush, Spoon-leaved Poverty Bush

What is the natural habitat of Eremophila spathulata?

Dry, rocky hillsides and plains in Western 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

William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585232-1: 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].